Domestic Abuse Practitioner

Location: Bury Salary: £27,500 per annum Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week We are recruiting for a Domestic Abuse Practitioner to join a specialist safe accommodation service supporting women, children, and families affected by domestic abuse. This role involves providing trauma-informed, person-centred support to individuals experiencing crisis, helping them achieve safety, stability, recovery, and independence within a safe and supportive environment. Key Responsibilities * Provide practical and emotional support to individuals and families affected by domestic abuse. * Complete risk assessments, safety plans, and support plans tailored to individual needs. * Manage a caseload of clients, delivering regular one-to-one support and key working sessions. * Support clients to access housing, welfare benefits, healthcare services, legal advice, education, training, and employment opportunities. * Advocate on behalf of clients and liaise with external agencies including housing providers, police, social services, healthcare professionals, and specialist support services. * Support individuals experiencing complex needs, including mental health concerns, self-harm, suicidal ideation, substance misuse, and social isolation. * Promote wellbeing, resilience, confidence, and independence through person-centred support. * Maintain accurate case records, risk assessments, safeguarding documentation, and support plans. * Participate in multi-agency meetings and contribute to safeguarding processes where required. * Help create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all residents within the service. Requirements * Previous experience supporting vulnerable adults, families, or individuals experiencing crisis is essential. * Experience within domestic abuse, refuge, housing, homelessness, safeguarding, mental health, family support, or support work settings is desirable. * Knowledge of risk assessment, safeguarding, and trauma-informed practice. * Experience managing a caseload and developing support plans. * Strong communication, advocacy, and relationship-building skills. * Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. * Good IT skills and experience maintaining accurate records. * Understanding of confidentiality, professional boundaries, and safeguarding responsibilities. * A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and empowering survivors of domestic abuse. Benefits * Salary of £27,500 per annum * Full-time permanent contract * Ongoing training and professional development opportunities * Supportive and experienced team environment * Employee wellbeing support * Career progression opportunities This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced support professional looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by domes