Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker (Family Safeguarding) – Female Applicants Only

Location: Southampton
Salary: £26,805 – £27,464 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Full-Time, Maternity Cover until January 2027
Reporting to: Service Manager and Deputy Service Manager
On-Call Requirement: Yes

About the Role

Joneshouse Recruitment is recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker to join a Family Safeguarding service based across Southampton.

This role involves working collaboratively within co-located, multi-disciplinary Family Safeguarding Teams alongside social work professionals and partner agencies to support families affected by domestic abuse. The successful candidate will work directly with victims-survivors, children, and individuals displaying abusive behaviours to improve safety, reduce risk, and support long-term positive outcomes for families.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity for an experienced professional passionate about safeguarding, advocacy, family support, and domestic abuse intervention.

Key Responsibilities

Victim & Survivor Support

• Provide one-to-one support, advocacy, crisis intervention, and safety planning for victims and survivors of domestic abuse
• Carry out evidence-based risk assessments and develop individual safety plans
• Support victims-survivors to make informed and positive choices to improve safety and wellbeing
• Deliver parenting and family support where appropriate
• Work collaboratively with families using a whole-family safeguarding approach

Supporting Children & Young People

• Ensure children and young people receive appropriate one-to-one support, safety planning, and risk assessments
• Support children in understanding and recovering from the impact of domestic abuse
• Contribute to wider family action and safeguarding plans
• Refer children and young people to specialist services and community-based support programmes where appropriate

Working with Individuals Displaying Abusive Behaviours

• Identify and assess perpetrating behaviours and associated risks
• Engage individuals in behaviour change interventions and support programmes
• Work collaboratively with specialist perpetrator services and partner agencies
• Support parents in understanding the impact of domestic abuse on parenting and child development
• Assist in developing and facilitating targeted group work, including parenting-focused interventions

Multi-Agency Working

• Work closely with:
  • Family Safeguarding Teams
  • Police
  • Probation services
  • Mental health services
  • MARAC and MAPPA panels
  • Community organisations and support services
• Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings and forums
• Escalate safeguarding and risk concerns appropriately and promptly
• Promote coordinated multi-agency responses to domestic abuse and child protection concerns

Safeguarding & Professional Practice

• Work within safeguarding legislation, confidentiality requirements, and data protection procedures
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records and documentation
• Remain up to date with legislation, policy changes, and best practice relating to domestic abuse and safeguarding
• Uphold professional standards, organisational procedures, and codes of conduct at all times
• Contribute to the development and improvement of community responses to domestic abuse

On-Call Responsibilities

This role includes participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota supporting domestic abuse services within the Southampton area.

Essential Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence with business insurance and access to a vehicle
• Ability to work at NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on women, men, children, and families
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals within a multi-agency environment
• Experience delivering community-based support to victims and survivors of domestic abuse or crime
• Experience advocating on behalf of vulnerable individuals
• Ability to manage a varied caseload proactively and independently
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills
• Understanding of confidentiality, professional boundaries, and safe working practices
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and anti-oppressive practice
• Experience facilitating support groups or targeted group work
• Enhanced DBS check required

Additional Information

This post is open to female applicants only, in accordance with Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010, as being female is considered a genuine occupational requirement for this role.

Applicants should be free from abuse in their own lives due to the nature of the role and the support provided to victims-survivors of domestic abuse.

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain high standards of safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional conduct at all times.

Apply Now

If you are passionate about supporting families affected by domestic abuse and want to make a meaningful difference within a specialist safeguarding service, Joneshouse Recruitment would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.

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