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Role:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Domestic Abuse Outreach Practitioner
Location:        Slough (Hybrid – 3 days in office/community, 2 from home)
Hours:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 37 hours per week
Hourly Rate:      £14 – £18 per hour (depending on pay status)
Start Date:       Within 2 weeks’ notice
Duration:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 3-month temporary contract (with strong possibility of extension)
Essential:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Previous experience working with victims of domestic abuse
Our client is a well-established organisation providing specialist support services to individuals experiencing domestic abuse. They are seeking a dedicated Domestic Abuse Outreach Practitioner to join their team and deliver high-quality support to standard to medium risk victims in the community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide support to victims of domestic abuse in the community and in their own homes.
- Manage a caseload of approximately 25 clients, addressing practical and emotional needs including housing, substance misuse, mental health, and those with No Recourse to Public Funds.
- Conduct risk and needs assessments (including CAADA DASH RIC) and develop tailored safety and support plans.
- Work collaboratively with key partner agencies including Police, Probation, and Social Services.
- Advocate on behalf of clients to secure housing and access to services.
- Signpost and support clients to engage with additional support networks.
Requirements:
- Proven experience supporting victims of domestic abuse within DA services or related fields such as social services or supported housing.
- Strong experience in key working and case management.
- Skilled in developing support plans and conducting risk and needs assessments, with a sound understanding of safeguarding.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Flexible and proactive approach to working within a hybrid model.
- DBS issued within the last 12 months or registered on the update service.
- Full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle.
For more information, please call the team and ask to speak to Ellie
Supporting Futures Consulting is acting as both an employer and an agency for this role.
