Domestic Violence Interventions Specialist
Domestic Abuse Intervention Specialist Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm Contract: 1 Year FTC Salary: 40.1k per annum Location: East London - Office Working About the Role We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Domestic Abuse Intervention Specialist to join a proactive service supporting individuals and families affected by domestic abuse. This is a survivor-led, child-centred and perpetrator-aware role, focused on improving safety, wellbeing and long-term outcomes.You will carry out screening, risk assessment and safety planning, alongside providing ongoing emotional and practical support to victims and survivors. You will also work with children and young people impacted by domestic abuse, ensuring their needs are identified and met through appropriate emotional and therapeutic support.A key element of the role involves engaging with perpetrators using motivational approaches to encourage accountability and behaviour change through specialist intervention programmes. Key Responsibilities Service User Support & Casework Provide risk assessment, safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support to victims/survivorsEngage with children and young people affected by domestic abuse and support access to therapeutic servicesUndertake interviews with both survivors and perpetrators to inform holistic risk and needs assessmentsWork proactively with complex cases, including community and home visits where requiredAdvocate for survivors within professional settings such as multi-agency panels and court Multi-Agency Working Work closely with partner agencies including social care, police, health and specialist servicesShare information appropriately to jointly assess and manage riskSignpost and coordinate support across local services to meet individual and family needs Safeguarding & Professional Practice Identify and respond to child protection and adult safeguarding concerns in line with proceduresMaintain accurate, timely and confidential case records using electronic systemsContribute to service development through feedback, evaluation and best practiceDeliver training and guidance to professionals on domestic abuse and gender-based violence Service Development & Promotion Support continuous service improvement and accessibilityPromote the service through networking, events and partnership workingEngage in ongoing professional development, training and clinical supervision The role requires flexibility, including occasional work outside standard office hours to meet service need. About You You will have: Significant experience working with victims/survivors of domestic abuse or individuals with complex needsStrong understanding of the impact of domestic abuse on adults and childrenExperience of multi-agency working and professional advocacyConfidence managing risk, difficult situations and emotionally challenging workExcellent communication, organisation and time-management skills Qualifications IDVA qualification is desirableApplications welcome from candidates with relevant qualifications (NVQ Level 2 or above), demonstrable equivalent experience, or willingness to complete a relevant qualification within the first year What We Offer Comprehensive training and ongoing professional developmentRegular clinical supervision and practice supportA supportive, values-driven team environmentThe opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of survivors and families Commitment to Safeguarding & EqualityWe are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks including DBS. We actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
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