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Domestic Abuse Specialist, Children's Services

  • Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
  • Reference: 712629
  • Published: Fri 03/03/2023, 11:06 AM
  • Closing on: Sun 19/03/2023, 23:00 PM
  • Working Pattern: Full Time
  • Hours: 37 hours per week
  • Salary: £27,344 - £31,099 per annum
  • DBS Check: Enhanced
  • Location: Shute End/Home Working, Berkshire

Domestic Abuse Specialist

We have an exciting new vacancy in our Children’s Social Care Team. This Domestic Abuse Specialist position is a new role within the Referral and Assessment team and will be crucial in responding to cases where domestic abuse is identified.  

This role will work within a multi-agency arena and be a pivotal link to improving partnership responses to domestic violence/abuse. The role will have a specific focus on supporting children where there is a need for ‘safe accommodation’ as a result of the domestic abuse.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in supporting families, with a passion for improving outcomes for families affected by domestic abuse. You will have excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage with members of the public in challenging situations. You will have strong networking skills and be able to work within a multi partnership environment efficiently.

Please see the attached Job Description for the full parameters of the role.

This vacancy closes on: Sunday 19th March at 11pm
Interviews will take place on: 28th, 30th and 31st March

If you would like to learn more about the role, please contact karen.evans@wokingham.gov.uk (Domestic Abuse Coordinator) or Alison.Miller@wokingham.gov.org (Team Manager, Referral & Assessment Team) for an informal conversation.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

WBC is an equal opportunities employer.

Downloads

  • Candidate briefing note - Competency Based Interview
  • Competency Framework
  • Domestic Abuse Specialist Job Description
  • Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
  • Reference: 712629
  • Published: Fri 03/03/2023, 11:06 AM
  • Closing on: Sun 19/03/2023, 23:00 PM
  • Working Pattern: Full Time
  • Hours: 37 hours per week
  • Salary: £27,344 - £31,099 per annum
  • DBS Check: Enhanced
  • Location: Shute End/Home Working, Berkshire

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