Domestic Abuse Specialist Practitioner

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 recruiting to 10 newly developed Domestic Abuse Specialist Practitioner posts. The service will offer a whole family, tiered approach to domestic abuse, supporting all levels of risk.

The Domestic Abuse Specialist Practitioners (DASP) will either be based in one of the 10 Districts of Birmingham offering group work to families screened as low and medium risk domestic abuse or provide 121 work for high risk domestic abuse across our 3 areas of the city (North, West Central (NWC), East or South. The DASP will take a lead in their area for planning, delivering and managing specialist domestic abuse group work programmes for families affected by domestic abuse or hold a small caseload of complex families where domestic abuse risk is high, acting as the lead practitioner where required. You will also provide specialist advice and guidance to Early Help and Social Work colleagues in the District. The DASP will also need to deliver a rolling programme of Domestic Abuse Training.

You will receive a full induction, be supported by your team and line manager to deliver excellent service provision to families experiencing domestic abuse in a safe, creative and innovative way. We also offer the opportunity to access on ongoing professional development and training.

About you:

You will need to have extensive experience of working in a domestic abuse setting, an understanding of working with children, young people and their families and a level 3 qualification in a relevant subject. The role will require applicants with significant experience and knowledge as you will need to be able to identify risk, develop robust safety planning and disruption strategies and meaningful actions that safeguard children, young people and their non abusive parent/carer, and hold the abusive parent/partner to account. You will also be required to contribute to evaluation reports as this is a new role which needs to be reviewed for impact and outcomes and inform further work.

You will also need to be confident in using a range of IT applications and will be required to access a range of databases. You will need to have strong record keeping skills. You need to be solution focussed, calm under pressure and work autonomously but know when to escalate matters of concern.

Our Benefits:

• We pay your DBS application fee and reimburse your update service fee
• A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme which gives you the chance to drive a brand-new car for an affordable fixed monthly amount as part of a salary sacrifice initiative. With no deposits or credit checks required a range of all-inclusive driving packages
• Free on-site parking at our offices on One Avenue Road (Aston) and Lifford House (Stirchley). We also provide onsite electric car charging ports which are free to use!
  Full access to our amazing internal employee benefits scheme including, Occupational Health services, Rewards Schemes, Benefits discounts (including the Blue Light Card), Health & Fitness and Personal Wellbeing support and much more!
• Flexible and hybrid working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home and we offer a variety of working patterns, to support the needs of the Trust and to ensure a positive work/life balance for our employees
• You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme in line with the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted gym memberships with Pure Gym and Nuffield Health

For any informal enquiries please contact Nikki Plummer, Head of Service Domestic Abuse and Interpersonal Violence – Nikki.plummer@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk

Benefits

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.