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A health and care organization in England seeks a Domestic Abuse Practitioner to safeguard children and young people. In this role, you will ensure health needs are met for victims during multi-agency discussions. Responsibilities include training staff on Domestic Abuse practices, contributing to safety planning, and supporting staff disclosures. Ideal candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in safeguarding, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
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The closing date is 05 January 2026
Are you passionate about safeguarding and making a difference in the lives of children and young people?
We are looking for a dedicated and proactive individual to join our Safeguarding team as a Domestic Abuse Practitioner. This vital role plays a key part in ensuring the health needs of Victims, children and young people are identified, represented, and shared during multi‑agency discussions.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic, child‑focused team, driving forward safeguarding excellence across Cheshire East.
The post holder will work as part of the Safeguarding Team as the Specialist for Domestic Abuse and Harmful Practice, ensuring the organisation is compliant with the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.
To deliver Domestic Abuse and Harmful Practice training to all Trust Staff/Wirral GPs as per the Intercollegiate guidance 2024 and Primary care specification.
To participate and contribute to the Multiagency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) ensuring effective safety planning for any victims of Domestic Abuse.
Specification to liaise with the 0-19 practitioners to enable proportionate information sharing of health information within MARAC to safeguard the victim and children and sharing the safety plan with them.
To ensure all processes are in place to support all staff within the Trust to manage any Domestic Abuse disclosures and ensure effective safety planning for any victims.
To support any Trust staff who disclose they are the victim of Domestic Abuse/Harmful Practice, liaising as appropriate with relevant services/agencies.
Liaison with all Trust services as appropriate and proportionate to safeguard the Victim and any child victim.
Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by CQC (Dec 2023) with some outstanding areas.
As an aspiring outstanding Trust we have numerous policies and procedures in place which provide standard organisational ways of working, in line with organisational objectives, relevant legislation and requirements. Policies allow for continuity and consistency within the Trust. Employees must abide by and adhere to all Wirral Community NHS Trust's policies, at all times.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
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