*This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Workers should be “violence free in their own lives.” Applicants are asked not to put themselves forward for selection if this is not the case.
Family Safeguarding Teams are co-located, multidisciplinary teams consisting of social work professionals and adult workers. The aim of this role is to work collaboratively with the right families, at the right time, respecting families’ rights, following guidance and law.
To take a whole family approach to child protection to keep more children safely at home with their families.
To publicise the support available to women, men and children at risk of domestic abuse.
To work with other professionals within the Family Safeguarding Team, to develop and deliver services to perpetrators and victims of domestic abuse in a timely manner. This includes case consultation to fully understand the dynamics of domestic abuse and the impact (using Safe & Together principles) on victims and children
The post-holder will work to empower and support all victims and survivors of domestic abuse to make positive choices and tackle the impact of abuse and neglect from within the family.
Contribute to the plan for the family through team discussions and supervision, manage and evaluate risk of offending, failure to protect, harm to self and others and the need for intervention to reduce abuse, coercive control and violence.
Keep records and update Capacity for Change Workbook and other colleagues in the team where appropriate. With due regard for service user consent, confidentiality, data protection and information sharing protocols.