Domestic Abuse Co-ordinator

Domestic Abuse Co-ordinator

Permanent

Full time, 37 hours per week

Salary NS10 £36,363 - £38,220 per annum

Location: Bassetlaw & Newark and Sherwood Districts, Shared Post Across Two Districts

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of those affected by domestic abuse?

We’re looking for a compassionate and driven Domestic Abuse Co-ordinator to lead vital safeguarding work across the Bassetlaw, Newark and Sherwood Community Safety Partnership. This shared role will champion the councils’ commitment to tackling Domestic Abuse, Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), and wider safeguarding priorities — including Prevent, Slavery and Exploitation.

What you’ll do:

• Coordinate domestic abuse strategies and ensure delivery of the councils’ policy objectives
• Support and maintain DAHA Accreditation across both districts
• Lead inter-agency training and case management audits
• Advise officers and elected members on legislation and safeguarding duties
• Work closely with statutory and voluntary partners to deliver targeted, impactful services
• Develop and implement realistic, achievable plans that protect and empower survivors

What you bring:

• Experience supporting adults and children affected by domestic abuse
• Strong partnership working across statutory and voluntary sectors
• In-depth knowledge of current government policies and safeguarding legislation
• A proactive, caring approach with the ability to turn strategy into action
• Commitment to equality, resilience, and community wellbeing

We’re an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture of doing our absolute best to serve our customers. We are proud of our organisational culture and receive positive feedback from our employees. We have a programme of internal activity to ensure that the voices of our employees are always heard and that they are kept informed on all Council activity and events. From roadshows to an annual award ceremony, from reviewing working arrangements to our Hug in a Mug initiative, it is incredibly important our employees are shown how valued they are and that they remain the beating heart of our workplace.

We offer:

• Enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme.
• Flexi scheme.
• Hybrid working.
• A generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service.
• Family-friendly benefits.
• One days’ paid volunteering leave.
• Lifestyle benefits platform.
• Funded health cash plan.
• Free car parking*
• £10 a month gym membership at one of our four gyms in the district.

You will be working with a professional, committed and experienced team who are passionate about supporting us to deliver the objectives as outlined in our Community Plan.

For an informal chat or more information, please contact Yvonne Swinton, Community Protection Manager on 01636 655382.

*Free staff parking is valid until 30 June 2026.

As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce.

Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms.

Closing Date: Friday 28th November