DOMESTIC ABUSE PRACTITIONER
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,597 to £35,412 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 February 2026 |
| Location: | HU5 1SW |
| Company: | Hull City Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 33441 |
Summary
1 year fixed-term position to cover maternity leave.
The Domestic Abuse Project (DAP) is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join the team. The aim of the service is to provide support and advocacy to victims / survivors of domestic abuse.
Your primary role will be to provide victim lead trauma informed strength based support and advocacy to victims / survivors referred to the service.
You must have previous experience of direct work with victims / survivors affected by domestic abuse or safeguarding adults or children. Demonstrate an ability to work with victims / survivors in a empowering and supportive way. Have an awareness and understanding of the Duluth power and control methodologies, power differentials and inequalities between men and women and the effects that domestic abuse has on victims / survivors and their children. Have effective communication, organisational skills and the ability to work using your own initiative and in partnership with other agencies. Have an informed understanding of safeguarding children and adults is essential.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who wishes to develop their knowledge and skills in this complex and often challenging area of work. We welcome applications from individuals who are committed, enthusiastic and willing to learn. Training and development is actively promoted and supported within the team.
This post is open to women only: Section (2) (e) of the Sex Discrimination Act applies.
Working hours cover Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 5.00pm.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Vicky Macklin, Domestic Abuse Practice Lead on 01482 318 759 or victoria.macklin@hullcc.gov.uk
Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.
The Domestic Abuse Project (DAP) is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join the team. The aim of the service is to provide support and advocacy to victims / survivors of domestic abuse.
Your primary role will be to provide victim lead trauma informed strength based support and advocacy to victims / survivors referred to the service.
You must have previous experience of direct work with victims / survivors affected by domestic abuse or safeguarding adults or children. Demonstrate an ability to work with victims / survivors in a empowering and supportive way. Have an awareness and understanding of the Duluth power and control methodologies, power differentials and inequalities between men and women and the effects that domestic abuse has on victims / survivors and their children. Have effective communication, organisational skills and the ability to work using your own initiative and in partnership with other agencies. Have an informed understanding of safeguarding children and adults is essential.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who wishes to develop their knowledge and skills in this complex and often challenging area of work. We welcome applications from individuals who are committed, enthusiastic and willing to learn. Training and development is actively promoted and supported within the team.
This post is open to women only: Section (2) (e) of the Sex Discrimination Act applies.
Working hours cover Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 5.00pm.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Vicky Macklin, Domestic Abuse Practice Lead on 01482 318 759 or victoria.macklin@hullcc.gov.uk
Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.
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