Rapid-Response Domestic Abuse Worker (Short Term)

London Borough of Lambeth; Greater London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

London Borough of Lambeth is hiring a Domestic Abuse Worker for the Short Term Service – Families First Team. This is a full-time fixed-term secondment for 12 months, with a salary of £43,308 per year rising to £45,852 per year, including London weighting.

The Short Term Service is a time-limited, multi‑agency team within children’s services that rapidly assesses risk and need, and takes purposeful action to support families and prevent escalation to statutory intervention, working alongside

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding and supporting survivors of domestic abuse is preferred.
• Ability to act quickly and hold boundaries under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Complete rapid domestic abuse risk assessments and safety planning.
• Provide trauma-informed support to survivors.
• Work with social workers, housing, police, and health partners.
• Contribute specialist input to escalation and risk decisions.

Job description

London Borough of Lambeth is hiring a Domestic Abuse Worker for the Short Term Service – Families First Team. This is a full-time fixed-term secondment for 12 months, with a salary of £43,308 per year rising to £45,852 per year, including London weighting.

The Short Term Service is a time-limited, multi‑agency team within children’s services that rapidly assesses risk and need, and takes purposeful action to support families and prevent escalation to statutory intervention, working alongside