Specialist Domestic Abuse Worker - WMF2483e

Westmorland and Furness Council; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated local council in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a Specialist Domestic Abuse Worker to support children exposed to domestic abuse. The role involves direct work with children, collaborating with care teams, and providing necessary interventions. A motivated and dedicated individual is desired to join a supportive working environment focused on career development. Benefits include a competitive pension scheme and enhanced leave. Closing date for applications is 04/01/2026. For inquiries, contact the provided email.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Various perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working with children at risk of domestic abuse.
• Ability to collaborate with care teams effectively.
• Understanding of domestic abuse issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to children at risk of domestic abuse.
• Work within a specialized team in domestic abuse.
• Coordinate with the child's care team to ensure safety.

Skills

Motivated

Dedicated

Teamwork

Child protection knowledge

Education

IDVA qualification (desirable)

Job description

Referrals will come from the Domestic Abuse Supported Accommodation (DASA) Officers within the DASA Teams-posts held within Eden Housing, Barrow Women CommunityMatters and Springfield.The DASA Officers act as Lead Professional, with the new post holder being secondary allocated worker for children who are victims of domestic abuse.

Each family within DASA where there are Children in safe accommodation, the Specialist domestic abuse worker will be involved to carry out direct work and capture the voice of the child.

This part time post is dedicated to the Barrow area but may at times require travel to other parts of Westmorland and Furness.

The Role

• To provide a range of interventions and support to children and young people who are at risk of or exposed to domestic abuse
• The workers will work as part of a specialised team
• To work closely with the child’s care team to ensure all professionals working with the child understand domestic abuse and lead on the planning of interventions to support the child to reduce risk and stay safe.
• To support the specialist domestic abuse teams other functions if required.
• Holding the IDVA qualification is desirable.

Who we are looking for…

It is really important to us that Westmorland and Furness is a great place to be a child and grow up; a place of opportunity where young people are able to live happy and productive lives and a place where young people will want to live and work in the future.

We firmly believe that all children in our area deserve the best start in life and we are looking for the right people to help make that happen.

A vacancy has arisen for a Specialist Domestic Abuse Worker to be based within the Domestic Abuse Team, South Lakes and Eden. We are looking for a motivated, hard-working, and dedicated person to join our team.

We recognise that social work can be a challenging job and if you are successful you will be working in a supportive working environment that is committed to your learning and career development.

We will provide you with coaching and mentoring in your professional development.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

If you are interested in what you have read and would like to have an informal discussion please contact [e-mail]

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 04/01/2026

To apply please click theApply Nowlink below.