Outreach Domestic Abuse Practitioner

Brook Street UK Careers; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A long-established women's organisation in Coventry is seeking a dedicated Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker. This role focuses on providing support to women and children affected by domestic abuse through tailored strategies and community engagement. Key responsibilities include delivering outreach support, developing policies, and facilitating training. Experience working with vulnerable populations is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable women, girls and children affected by domestic abuse.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop tailored support strategies for women and children experiencing domestic abuse.
• Deliver outreach support through drop-ins, surgeries, and community engagement.
• Develop policies and practice guidelines in line with organisational procedures.
• Stay informed on legislative changes and emerging issues in domestic abuse.
• Build links with existing projects and community services to develop joint initiatives.
• Design and implement monitoring and evaluation processes to assess service impact.
• Facilitate workshops, group sessions, and training for professionals and community groups.
• Improve identification and referral pathways into the service.
• Participate in multi-agency meetings and collaborative work.
• Support and collaborate with trained volunteers and community champions.

Skills

Experience supporting vulnerable women and children

Job description

Job Title: Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker

Location: Coventry (with travel across the city)

Contract Type: Full-Time

A long-established women's organisation is seeking a dedicated Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker to join its Coventry-based team. This role focuses on supporting women and children affected by all forms of domestic abuse, both within the community and across the organisation's services.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop tailored support strategies for women and children experiencing domestic abuse.
• Deliver outreach support through drop-ins, surgeries, and community engagement.
• Develop policies and practice guidelines in line with organisational procedures.
• Stay informed on legislative changes and emerging issues in domestic abuse.
• Build links with existing projects and community services to develop joint initiatives.
• Design and implement monitoring and evaluation processes to assess service impact.
• Facilitate workshops, group sessions, and training for professionals and community groups.
• Improve identification and referral pathways into the service.
• Participate in multi-agency meetings and collaborative work.
• Support and collaborate with trained volunteers and community champions.

Essential Skills and Experience

Experience supporting vulnerable women, girls and children affected by domestic abuse.