Early Intervention Practitioner

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Early Intervention Practitioner - Domestic Abuse

Location: Coventry

Salary: £29,540 per annum

Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent

About the Role

We are recruiting a compassionate and experienced

Early Intervention Practitioner to join a specialist domestic abuse service in Coventry.

You will provide early intervention, advocacy and safeguarding support to women and families affected by domestic abuse, particularly those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities.

This role involves supporting vulnerable individuals, reducing risks and helping women and families access essential services and rebuild their lives.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of women and families affected by domestic abuse.

Complete risk assessments, safety plans and safeguarding referrals.

Provide emotional support, crisis intervention and practical assistance.

Advocate for service users accessing housing, benefits and specialist services.

Support victims of honour-based abuse, forced marriage and FGM.

Work closely with Police, Social Services, MARAC and community organisations.

Maintain accurate case records and confidential documentation.

Essential Requirements

Experience in domestic abuse, safeguarding, family support or community services.

Strong knowledge of risk assessments, safeguarding and safety planning.

Experience supporting vulnerable women and families.

Understanding of honour-based abuse, forced marriage and FGM.

Excellent communication, advocacy and case management skills.

Ability to deliver culturally sensitive, trauma-informed support.

Essential Language Requirement

Applicants must speak fluent English and at least one additional community language, such as Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali, Mirpuri, Farsi, Pashto, Somali or another relevant African community language.

Desirable

Relevant Health & Social Care or Domestic Abuse qualification.

IDVA or similar specialist training.

Full UK Driving Licence.

An Enhanced DBS check will be required.

Apply Today

If you are passionate about safeguarding and empowering women and families affected by domestic abuse, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to find out more about this rewarding opportunity.