Senior Female Family Safeguarding Team DVA Worker
Location: Somerset
Salary: £34,332
Permanent, Full Time
The first suitable applicant will be appointed.
Please note that, in line with the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 Part 1, there is a genuine occupational requirement for this post to be filled by a female worker.
PARAGON are a specialist team within The YOU Trust and our mission is ‘together empowering change’ for individuals, families, and our communities. We are committed to ending violence against adults and children, and do this through empowering individual and communities to change.
Essential Requirements:
Proven experience supporting adult victims of domestic abuse, with a strong understanding of safeguarding and risk management
Ability to assess risk and develop robust, person-centred safety and support plans
Experience working within multi-agency environments, particularly within safeguarding or family-focused services
Demonstrable experience of case management and providing oversight or support to other practitioners
Strong communication, advocacy and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to challenge appropriately
The Role:
As a Senior Family Safeguarding DVA Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting adult victims of domestic abuse within a family safeguarding context. You will work closely with individuals experiencing complex needs, helping them to reduce risk, increase safety and rebuild their lives.
You will:
Carry out comprehensive risk and needs assessments using recognised tools
Develop and deliver tailored safety and support plans for clients and their families
Work collaboratively with social care, health professionals, police and other partner agencies to safeguard adults and children
Provide specialist advice, guidance and case consultation to colleagues within the wider safeguarding network
Advocate on behalf of clients, ensuring their voice is heard and their rights are upheld
Maintain accurate, high-quality case records and contribute to safeguarding processes such as MARAC and case conferences
About You:
This is a dynamic and impactful role where you will be at the forefront of protecting and empowering those affected by domestic abuse, while also supporting and developing others within the team.
You will be an experienced, knowledgeable and compassionate professional who is driven to make a real difference. You will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and bring both resilience and empathy to your work.
You will be passionate about supporting adult victims of domestic abuse and committed to safeguarding vulnerable individuals and families
You will have strong leadership qualities, with the ability to support, guide and motivate colleagues in their practice
You will build trust and rapport easily, working alongside clients as an equal partner to empower positive change
You will be confident working in complex, high-risk situations, using your professional judgement to make informed decisions
You will be proactive, organised and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
Developing strong relationships with partner agencies and the local community will be central to your approach, creating a network of support for your clients
Our Benefits:
If you choose to begin a career with our organisation, you are guaranteed:
- Competitive rates of pay and paid travel time, including a higher mileage rate for car sharing.
- Enhanced annual leave entitlements, with the opportunity to buy and sell holiday.
- Matched pension scheme contributions, plus Death in Service Benefit and salary sacrifice options.
- Enhanced sick pay allowances and paid compassionate and emergency dependent leave.
- Excellent and professionally certified training, as well as access to fully-funded apprenticeship programmes.
- Real opportunities to develop in your profession.
- Free health and wellbeing advice via a 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
- Everything you need to carry out your role free of charge, which may include a mobile phone, safety equipment and other necessary technology, a uniform where applicable, and of course a nice cup of tea or coffee throughout your day!
- Access to discounts across lots of your favourite stores and online shopping sites.
The You Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate Adult and Child protection screening, including employment references and DBS check.
Where a role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to adults and/or children it is an offence to apply for the role if you have been barred from engaging in such regulated activity.
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