Housing Domestic Abuse Officer £33,366 - £36,124 per annum (Pay Award Pending) 37 hours per week Permanent Post Here at Warwick District Council, we pride ourselves on the fact that we offer you a great place to work. We achieve our goals by recruiting and retaining motivated, empowered and flexible staff. We are committed to training and development, and we encourage a healthy work-life balance. We offer the rewards and benefits that make it a great place to work. People like you We offer a wide range of career opportunities at every level of the organisation. From apprenticeships to senior management, permanent to fixed term contracts or part-time working, we have something for everyone. We are looking for someone with an extensive knowledge of housing and homelessness legislation ideally with a background in domestic abuse services and or related fields. If you are able to demonstrate empathy for those who are vulnerable in difficult situations and deal confidently with individuals who have complex needs. Then this could be the role for you most importantly we’re looking for the right person who can demonstrate resilience with compassion and excellent decision-making skills. You will be working in a busy, challenging environment dealing with sensitive and personal circumstances, however your organised methodical approach to your work, will ensure that you can effectively manage your workload. As an accomplished communicator you will be able to deal with vulnerable people in difficult situations and deal confidently with individuals who may have complex needs. You will work within the councils housing needs and homelessness service, working closely with survivors of domestic abuse. You will assess their needs and provide sound advice, support, and signposting in accordance with the appropriate legislation You will hold a caseload that will be made up of people who have approached Warwick District Council for housing assistance, advising on civil and legal remedies as well as housing rights. In addition to holding a caseload you represent Warwick District Council at MARAC and be the councils point of contact regarding domestic abuse for Warwickshire police and other related partner agencies. Once in post, the team will support you with a variety of personal development and training opportunities. The role will involve home working, working from the office and travel within the district as required. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to hold a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Not only do you get to work alongside great people that are helping to improve services for our community we offer great benefits too. For your valued contribution we will provide a fantastic benefit package. If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion, please contact Fiona Aitken by email at fiona.aitken@warwickdc.gov.uk There will be a 2 stage-recruitment process for this role. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to invite them to the first stage of the process. Stage 1 – Group exercise 26th June 2025, if successful you be invited to an interview the next day. Stage 2 – Interview 27th June 2025