Specialist Domestic Abuse Worker - WMF2483e

Healthcare Management; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Barrow-in-Furness seeks a Specialist Domestic Abuse Worker to provide support to children exposed to domestic abuse. This part-time role involves working closely with care teams and participating in specialized interventions. Ideal candidates should be motivated and dedicated to improving lives. The position offers a supportive environment, career development opportunities, and a variety of benefits including a competitive pension scheme. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Perks and discounts schemes

Qualifications

• It is desirable to hold the IDVA qualification.
• Motivated and dedicated with a commitment to helping children.
• Ability to work as part of a specialized team.

Responsibilities

• Provide interventions and support to children exposed to domestic abuse.
• Work closely with the child’s care team and lead on planning interventions.
• Support other functions of the domestic abuse team as required.

Job description

Referrals will come from the Domestic Abuse Supported Accommodation (DASA) Officers within the DASA Teams-posts held within Eden Housing, Barrow Women CommunityMatters and Springfield.The DASA Officers act as Lead Professional, with the new post holder being secondary allocated worker for children who are victims of domestic abuse.

Each family within DASA where there are Children in safe accommodation, the Specialist domestic abuse worker will be involved to carry out direct work and capture the voice of the child.

This part time post is dedicated to the Barrow area but may at times require travel to other parts of Westmorland and Furness.

The Role

• To provide a range of interventions and support to children and young people who are at risk of or exposed to domestic abuse
• The workers will work as part of a specialised team
• To work closely with the child’s care team to ensure all professionals working with the child understand domestic abuse and lead on the planning of interventions to support the child to reduce risk and stay safe.
• To support the specialist domestic abuse teams other functions if required.
• Holding the IDVA qualification is desirable.

Who we are looking for…

It is really important to us that Westmorland and Furness is a great place to be a child and grow up; a place of opportunity where young people are able to live happy and productive lives and a place where young people will want to live and work in the future.

We firmly believe that all children in our area deserve the best start in life and we are looking for the right people to help make that happen.

A vacancy has arisen for a Specialist Domestic Abuse Worker to be based within the Domestic Abuse Team, South Lakes and Eden. We are looking for a motivated, hard-working, and dedicated person to join our team.

We recognise that social work can be a challenging job and if you are successful you will be working in a supportive working environment that is committed to your learning and career development.

Cumbria has a strong foundation of career progression and professional development to enable our employees to take up opportunities as they arise in their careers.We will provide you with coaching and mentoring in your professional development.

If this sounds like an opportunity you would be interested in, and you’re looking for a role where you can make a positive difference in the lives of children in Westmorland and Furness, then please apply today.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

If you are interested in what you have read and would like to have an informal discussion please contact [e-mail]

Alternatively you can apply by using our application form which is available through the link below.

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 04/01/2026

To apply please click theApply Nowlink below.