Domestic Abuse Specialist Practitioner

About the Role

Birmingham is one of the most diverse and youthful cities in Europe, and at Birmingham Children’s Trust we are proud to support children, families and carers across our vibrant and varied communities.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Domestic Abuse and Interpersonal Violence Team as we expand our existing service provision. In recognition of the prevalence and complexity of domestic abuse, we are growing our existing service provision and are recruiting to 9 newly developed Domestic Abuse Specialist Practitioner (DASP) posts.

Each DASP will be based in one of Birmingham’s 10 Districts and will take a lead role in planning, delivering, and managing specialist domestic abuse group work programmes for families affected by domestic abuse. You may also hold a small caseload of complex families where domestic abuse risk is high, acting as the lead practitioner, and provide specialist advice and guidance to Early Help and Social Work colleagues.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering a rolling programme of Domestic Abuse Training.
• Providing specialist advice and guidance across the District.
• Holding a small caseload of complex families where risk is high.
• Planning and delivering group work programmes for families.
• Contributing to evaluation reports to assess impact and outcomes.

You will receive a full induction and be supported by your team and line manager to deliver excellent service provision in a creative and innovative way. We also offer access to ongoing professional development and training.

We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting.

This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham, so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to support sponsorship.

About You

You will have:

• Extensive experience working in a domestic abuse setting.
• A Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject.
• A strong understanding of working with children, young people, and families.
• The ability to identify risk and develop robust safety planning and disruption strategies.
• Experience in safeguarding children and holding abusive parents to account.
• Confidence in using a range of IT applications and databases.
• Strong record-keeping skills and the ability to work autonomously.
• A solution-focused approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

You will also contribute to evaluation reports to help assess the impact and outcomes of this new role and inform future service development.

Help us to change children and young people’s lives!

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.
• Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.
• Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.

Our Values

We approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.

We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.

We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.

Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.

Safeguarding

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.

The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people.

We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.

Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.