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Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker (Family Safeguarding)
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- Southampton, Hampshire
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £25,750 - £26,383 Per Annum
Job Description
Belmont Recruitment are recruiting for Domestic Abuse Outreach Workers with a focus around Family Safeguarding, for a full-time permanent position based in Southampton.
Salary; £25,750-£26,383 per annum
Hours; 37.5h per week
Location; Southampton (Community & Co-Located role)
About the Role
We are recruiting a Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker to join a multidisciplinary Family Safeguarding Team in Southampton. This community-based role works alongside social care and partner agencies to deliver a whole-family approach to domestic abuse and child protection, helping keep children safe at home wherever possible.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide one-to-one outreach support to victims and survivors of domestic abuse
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Complete evidence-based risk assessments
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Develop and review individual safety plans
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Deliver practical and emotional advocacy support
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Support parents to understand the impact of domestic abuse on children
*
Provide direct 1:1 support to children affected by domestic abuse
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Participate in MARAC, HRDA and court processes as required
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Identify and assess risk posed by individuals using abusive behaviours
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Support delivery of group work and parenting interventions
*
Escalate safeguarding concerns appropriately
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Maintain accurate and confidential case records
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Work within safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection frameworks
*
Contribute to multidisciplinary team discussions and supervision
*
Build strong working relationships with statutory and voluntary agencies
*
Promote awareness of domestic abuse services within the community
*
Manage a proactive and organised caseload
*
Ensure child safety remains paramount in all interventions
*
Work in line with legislation, policy and best practice guidance
*
Contribute to service development and continuous improvement
About You
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Experience advocating for vulnerable individuals
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Experience working within a multi-agency safeguarding framework
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Strong understanding of domestic abuse and child protection
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Experience facilitating group work or structured interventions
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Ability to assess and manage complex risk
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Excellent communication and partnership-working skills
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Resilient, empathetic and solution-focused approach
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Clean driving licence and access to a vehicle
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Willingness to participate in on-call duties
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference within an innovative family safeguarding model, supporting survivors and promoting lasting change
Salary; £25,750-£26,383 per annum
Hours; 37.5h per week
Location; Southampton (Community & Co-Located role)
About the Role
We are recruiting a Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker to join a multidisciplinary Family Safeguarding Team in Southampton. This community-based role works alongside social care and partner agencies to deliver a whole-family approach to domestic abuse and child protection, helping keep children safe at home wherever possible.
Key Responsibilities
*
Provide one-to-one outreach support to victims and survivors of domestic abuse
*
Complete evidence-based risk assessments
*
Develop and review individual safety plans
*
Deliver practical and emotional advocacy support
*
Support parents to understand the impact of domestic abuse on children
*
Provide direct 1:1 support to children affected by domestic abuse
*
Participate in MARAC, HRDA and court processes as required
*
Identify and assess risk posed by individuals using abusive behaviours
*
Support delivery of group work and parenting interventions
*
Escalate safeguarding concerns appropriately
*
Maintain accurate and confidential case records
*
Work within safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection frameworks
*
Contribute to multidisciplinary team discussions and supervision
*
Build strong working relationships with statutory and voluntary agencies
*
Promote awareness of domestic abuse services within the community
*
Manage a proactive and organised caseload
*
Ensure child safety remains paramount in all interventions
*
Work in line with legislation, policy and best practice guidance
*
Contribute to service development and continuous improvement
About You
*
Experience advocating for vulnerable individuals
*
Experience working within a multi-agency safeguarding framework
*
Strong understanding of domestic abuse and child protection
*
Experience facilitating group work or structured interventions
*
Ability to assess and manage complex risk
*
Excellent communication and partnership-working skills
*
Resilient, empathetic and solution-focused approach
*
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
*
Clean driving licence and access to a vehicle
*
Willingness to participate in on-call duties
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference within an innovative family safeguarding model, supporting survivors and promoting lasting change