Join a dedicated team where your passion for helping survivors of domestic abuse can truly make a difference in rebuilding lives and promoting safety.
Domestic Abuse Practitioner (DART Team)
Location: Barry, Vale of Glamorgan
Salary: £24,535 - £27,891 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm)
Contract: Permanent
Are you a passionate, empathetic professional dedicated to making a genuine difference in the lives of women and children? Join our team as a Domestic Abuse Practitioner within our Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART) and help survivors rebuild their lives free from fear.
About the Role
As a Domestic Abuse Practitioner, you will deliver trauma-informed, strengths-based, and needs-led support to survivors of violence against women, domestic abuse, and sexual violence (VAWDASV). You will act as a vital first point of contact, providing crucial crisis intervention, managing a diverse caseload, and empowering survivors to make informed choices for their future.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct Survivor Support: Provide proactive crisis intervention, conduct risk assessments, and develop bespoke safety and support plans to help clients feel safe and understand healthy relationships
- Housing & Advocacy: Explore housing needs, inform clients of their rights, and advocate on their behalf to secure safe, sustainable accommodation
- Caseload Management: Maintain accurate, confidential records in line with GDPR, conducting regular case reviews to reassess risks and track progress
- Multi-Agency Collaboration: Represent client interests in multi-agency forums, co-deliver regional Ask & Act training, and work alongside external agencies to ensure robust safeguarding
- Empowerment & Signposting: Connect survivors with specialist community services and encourage active participation in engagement activities
Requirements
Essential
- Proven experience supporting individuals affected by domestic abuse, trauma, or complex needs
- In-depth understanding of domestic abuse, VAWDASV dynamics, power and control issues, and barriers to fleeing abuse
- Strong ability to identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, manage risk, and handle crisis situations safely
- Excellent organisational skills to manage a busy caseload while maintaining accurate, confidential records
- Exceptional communication and advocacy skills with a commitment to trauma-informed practice
- Alignment with core values: Curiosity, Kindness, Collaboration, Integrity, Inclusion, Self-Awareness, Strengths-Focus, and Dedication
Desirable
- IDVA qualification or another accredited VAWDASV credential
- Prior experience working within a specialist domestic abuse or VAWDASV service
- Knowledge of housing rights, welfare benefits, and the civil/criminal justice system relating to domestic abuse
- Experience participating in MARAC, safeguarding panels, or co-delivering training
Occupational Requirement
Due to the nature of the work, female applicants only are sought. Being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
How to Apply
If you are ready to use your skills to advocate for survivors and promote safety in our community, apply today with your updated CV and cover letter.
Location: Barry
Sector: Social Care / Support / Domestic Violence / Charity
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