Lead Domestic Abuse Practitioner - Housing
| Posting date: | 30 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £33,699.00 to £35,412.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 33699 - 35412 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 November 2025 |
| Location: | Northallerton, DL6 2NJ |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | OCT20255399 |
Summary
AtIDAS (Independent Domestic Abuse Services), we are committed to supporting individuals and families impacted by domestic abuse and sexual violence. As the leading specialist charity in Yorkshire, we are looking for dedicated, compassionate, and courageous individuals to join our inclusive and inspiring team. Whether you're seeking a meaningful career or a new challenge, this is your opportunity to contribute to life-changing work in a supportive and flexible environment.We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals from all backgrounds bring, and we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. About the RoleIn this role, you will:Provide day-to-day supervision, case management, and guidance to Domestic Abuse Practitioners embedded in housing teams across the county.Support a small caseload of clients, delivering trauma-informed safety planning and housing-related support.Work closely with housing colleagues and external partners to ensure coordinated, high-quality support for victims and survivors.Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings including MARAC, MATAC, and MAPPA, escalating risk and advocating for clients.Oversee case allocation, staffing levels, and performance management, including recruitment and induction of staff and volunteers.Promote IDAS values and model professional behaviours across internal teams and external forums. Monitor service outcomes and produce reports for senior management, funders, and stakeholdersChampion equality, diversity, and inclusion by ensuring services are accessible and responsive to the needs of all communities, including those who are underrepresented or marginalised.In return, we offer:Comprehensive training and development opportunitiesCompetitive salary: £33,699 FTE26 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)Contributory pension schemeEmployer-paid health cash planAccess to national discount schemes Contract: Fixed term until March 2028 with possibility of extension depending on funding Location: Co-located in council housing team and IDAS offices in Northallerton Hours: Full time Please refer to the job description linked in the right-hand menu for more information about the role and click on Apply below.Closing date: 09:00 AM on 17/11/2025Interview date: 20/11/2025We look forward to receiving your completed application.If you have any queries regarding your application, please email: hrandpayroll@idas.org.uk