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Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Domestic Abuse Safeguarding Practitioner

The closing date is 03 February 2026

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Job summary

The Domestic Abuse Practitioner is an integral member of the all-age Safeguarding team, providing support and guidance to the operational leadership of safeguarding within Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) with a focus on Domestic Abuse related issues.

Working closely with the Safeguarding Team, and a range of partner agencies, the Domestic Abuse Practitioner will support the team to enable the Trust and its staff to fulfil their statutory obligations under the Domestic Abuse Act (2021) and wider safeguarding legislation and responsibilities against key local and national standards for the safeguarding the victims of Domestic Abuse.

The Safeguarding team has shared responsibility for the day-to-day management of issues arising in relation to safeguarding including but not limited to: Supporting the Safeguarding Duty system, supporting professional investigations and Serious Incident investigations, provision of expert advice and consultation for staff, provision of training, attendance at safeguarding partnership sub groups as appropriate, locality governance and team meetings, audit and under the supervision of the Named Practitioner for Safeguarding Children and Families, and Specialist safeguarding practitioners, the Domestic Abuse Practitioner will support the operational leadership of safeguarding within Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT)

Main duties of the job

The Domestic Abuse Practitioner will provide expert guidance on domestic abuse legislation, safeguarding practice and Trust policy, offering specialist advice and training to staff across NSFT. They will support locality teams to adopt a Think Family approach, contribute to Serious Case Reviews and MARAC processes, and coordinate the Domestic Abuse Champion network. The role includes partnership working with external agencies, supporting policy development, leading on sexual safety standards, and advising HR on cases involving staff. The practitioner will also contribute to data analysis, safer care initiatives, and project delivery, while maintaining professional standards, CPD, and acting as a mentor and role model within the Trust.

About us

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Details

Date posted

20 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year gross per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

246-COR7642420-A

Job locations

County Hall

Norwich

NR1 2DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

Person Specification

Professional Registration

Essential

  • Postholder will hold professional registration in a health or social care professional role.
  • Educated to Degree level (or equivalent demonstrable experiential evidence)

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

  • Practice experience in working with Domestic Abuse with Up to date awareness of Domestic Abuse legislation .
  • Formulation of case reports, reviews, or professional investigations.
  • Experience of working with multiple stakeholders

Desirable

  • Experience of working within the mental health arena

Skills

Essential

  • Proactive approach to problem solving; Self-motivated, flexible and takes initiative.
  • Ability to deliver training/presentations using a variety of media.
Person Specification

Professional Registration

Essential

  • Postholder will hold professional registration in a health or social care professional role.
  • Educated to Degree level (or equivalent demonstrable experiential evidence)

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

  • Practice experience in working with Domestic Abuse with Up to date awareness of Domestic Abuse legislation .
  • Formulation of case reports, reviews, or professional investigations.
  • Experience of working with multiple stakeholders

Desirable

  • Experience of working within the mental health arena

Skills

Essential

  • Proactive approach to problem solving; Self-motivated, flexible and takes initiative.
  • Ability to deliver training/presentations using a variety of media.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

County Hall

Norwich

NR1 2DH


Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

County Hall

Norwich

NR1 2DH


Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practitioner for Safeguarding Children & Families

Amy Jolly

Amy.Jolly@nsft.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

20 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year gross per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

246-COR7642420-A

Job locations

County Hall

Norwich

NR1 2DH


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