At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.
Bath and North East Somerset Children’s Social Care are an innovative, small Local Authority with a strong focus on therapeutic assessment and support. We are proud to be rated Good by Ofsted, with a clear and ambitious vision to continue improving outcomes for children and families.
Our practice model is systemic, relational, attachment-based and trauma-informed. From this foundation, we think differently about how we work with families and are deeply committed to delivering high-quality, tailored interventions that keep children safe and support lasting change.
We prioritise early help and prevention, working collaboratively across services to ensure the best possible outcomes for children and young people.
About the Team
This is a unique and rewarding role where you will work directly with families experiencing domestic abuse, delivering interventions in line with our systemic and trauma-informed practice model. The New Way approach is informed by evidence-based interventions developed through B&NES’s participation in the National CHANGE Project, which explores effective ways of working with couples to reduce domestic conflict.
You will work as part of a supportive and enthusiastic team including a Team Manager, Deputy Team Manager, Family Support Practitioners, and administrators.
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and skilled domestic abuse Family Support Practitioner to join our New Way Service within the Family Support Plus Team.
This is a unique and rewarding role where you will work directly with families experiencing domestic abuse, delivering interventions in line with our systemic and trauma-informed practice model. The New Way approach is informed by evidence-based interventions developed through B&NES’s participation in the National CHANGE Project, which explores effective ways of working with couples to reduce domestic conflict.
You will work as part of a supportive and enthusiastic team including a Team Manager, Deputy Team Manager, Family Support Practitioners, and administrators.
What You’ll Do
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Deliver and coordinate domestic abuse interventions to improve outcomes for children and families
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Work holistically with families using a systemic, relational, and trauma-informed approach
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Support:
- Individuals experiencing harm focusing on safety, recovery, and empowerment
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Individuals causing harm supporting accountability, behaviour change, and safer parenting
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Couples (where safe to do so) facilitating sessions to improve communication, reduce conflict, and promote child-focused parenting
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Undertake risk assessments, safety planning, and case management
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Contribute to the ongoing development of innovative interventions aimed at preventing family breakdown and reducing the need for children to enter care
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Work closely with multi-agency partners across health, education, adult services, and support services
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Co-facilitate the Caring Dads Programme, supporting fathers to build safe and nurturing relationships with their children
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Undertake occasional evening work to support group programmes and family sessions
About You
We are looking for applicants who:
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Have relevant experience working with domestic abuse and complex family dynamics
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Demonstrate a strong interest in developing specialist practice in domestic abuse interventions
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Are committed to systemic, relational, attachment-based, and trauma-informed practice
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Can work confidently with both those experiencing harm and those causing harm, balancing support and challenge
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Are skilled at building relationships and working collaboratively with families and professionals
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Are reflective, resilient, and motivated to contribute to service development and innovation
What We Offer
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A comprehensive induction programme
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A manageable caseload
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Regular reflective supervision
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Access to ongoing training and development within a learning-focused organisation
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The opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking and innovative service making a real difference
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Freya Baber Email [email protected]
No Agencies Please.
- Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
Please note: that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible
