This is an exciting opportunity! We are looking for an experienced Domestic Abuse Advanced Practitioner who can provide domestic abuse support to survivors and people who use harmful behaviours within Rutland.
This is a new post and is an opportunity for the successful applicant to help shape service delivery for survivors and people who use harmful behaviours.
Our latest Ofsted report recognises that we are a ‘good’ provider (April 2024) and highlights:
“Rutland has some exceptionally skilled practitioners, who are kind and compassionate. These practitioners, who have manageable workloads, spend time with children and families, and they build positive relationships with them. This is having a positive outcomes for many children and their families.
Our vision is for all children and young people in Rutland to be happy, safe and successful. They will be supported and empowered to be the best they can be.
About you…
To be successful in the role you will need:
• Professional qualification with a membership of a professional body/NVQ Level 4 qualification or minimum of 3 years relevant experience in the field.
• Understand the issues and the impact that domestic abuse can have on individuals and families
• Knowledge of domestic abuse legislation and how it can be used to support individual’s and families
• Ability to engage individuals and families at points of crisis
• Ability to work across service areas and with partner agencies to ensure safeguarding is in place
About the role…
This is a varied role that would suit an individual who has sound knowledge in domestic abuse support and legislation.
Your skills and experience can make a significant difference to our community and the role is a diverse role working across adults and children’s services, if you would like a good work life balance and to truly make difference, then this role could be for you.
The role will require you to be able to work flexibly, which will include evenings and weekends to accommodate the needs of our children and young people.
Please note the successful candidate will require a full driving licence to travel around Rutland and the wider area.
The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS are paid by us.
The Domestic Abuse Advanced Practitioner interviews will be held in week commencing 22 September 2025.Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.
We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.
Our offer to you:
Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.
We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.
Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice. As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.
Find out more:
To learn more about working with us visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk or if you have any queries about this role please contact Jeena Chauhan, Practice Development Lead on jchauhan@rutland.gov.uk
How to apply:
Click on the apply button which will redirect you to the Jobs Go Public (JGP site) where we handle all our vacancies. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account, you will be guided through the set up process. Access to an account is necessary, as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have used to register.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk
All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.
Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.
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