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Domestic Abuse Practitioner

Job Posted: 5 hours ago

Salary: £ 12,602 - 13,602 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

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 DA Refuge Practitioner (Part-Time)
 Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire
 Salary: £12,602 per annum
 Hours: 18.5 hours per week
 Contract: Permanent
 Working Pattern: Office/Refuge Based

We are recruiting for two Part-Time Domestic Abuse Refuge Practitioners to join a dedicated team supporting women and children affected by domestic abuse. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference by providing practical, emotional and advocacy support within a safe refuge environment.

Available Working Patterns
 Role 1 - Monday to Wednesday

Monday: 9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday: 9:30am - 4:00pm
Wednesday: 9:30am - 4:00pmRole 2 - Wednesday to Friday

Wednesday: 9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday: 9:30am - 4:00pm
Friday: 9:30am - 4:00pmAbout the Role
 As a DA Refuge Practitioner, you will provide frontline support to women and their children who have experienced domestic abuse, helping them to rebuild their lives and move towards independence. You will work within a refuge setting, supporting residents through risk assessments, support planning, advocacy, safeguarding, and practical day-to-day assistance.
 You will play a key role in creating a safe, welcoming and supportive environment while working closely with partner agencies to ensure residents receive the support they need.

Key Responsibilities

Assess referrals and support admissions into refuge accommodation.
Carry out needs and risk assessments and develop individual support plans.
Provide one-to-one emotional and practical support to residents.
Support service users with housing, benefits, legal matters, health, education and employment opportunities.
Advocate on behalf of residents with external agencies, including housing providers, social care, healthcare professionals and legal services.
Assist residents in developing independent living skills and preparing for move-on accommodation.
Maintain accurate case records and monitoring information.
Support safeguarding processes and attend multi-agency meetings where required.
Help ensure the refuge remains a safe, secure and welcoming environment.
Contribute to the day-to-day running of the refuge and participate in team meetings and training.About You
 We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting vulnerable people and has experience working within domestic abuse, housing, social care, safeguarding or related support services.
 Essential Requirements

Experience supporting vulnerable adults, women, children or families.
Understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on individuals and families.
Experience of carrying out support work, advocacy or case management.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage a varied workload and maintain accurate records.
Good IT, literacy and administrative skills.
Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality requirements.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).Desirable

Experience working within refuge, housing or community support services.
Additional community language skills.
Knowledge of welfare benefits, housing legislation or safeguarding procedures.
First Aid qualification.What We Offer

Meaningful and rewarding work supporting survivors of domestic abuse.
Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
Supportive and inclusive team environment.
Opportunity to make a lasting impact within the local community.If you are committed to empowering women and families and want to be part of a service that changes lives, we would love to hear from you.
 Apply today to join our dedicated refuge support team in Loughborough.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful.
 
 If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a "Refer A Friend" bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed!
 
 Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group.
 
 The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates.
 
 The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer

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