Job summary
Southend-on-Sea
City Councils new Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) consists of subject-matter
experts specialising in domestic abuse, drug and alcohol support, mental health
support for adults and children and systemic family therapy.
MDT workers bring specialist knowledge and therapeutic insight. Their expertise
is instrumental in engaging families in direct intervention and supporting
sustainable change.
The MDT team is
situated within frontline social work teams. The interventions from MDT are
delivered within the community and/ or in the families homes.
This is an
exciting time for Childrens Social Work, and we are seeking experienced,
motivated and passionate individuals to join the new dynamic Multi-Disciplinary
Team (MDT).
Led by the Team
Manager, you will help create the conditions for sustainable change, working
alongside a diverse team of subject-matter experts.
Main duties of the job
The team are
looking to appoint a full-time, permanent, experienced Domestic Abuse
Prevention Specialist.
The welfare and
safety of victims/survivors, children and young people, and vulnerable adults
is paramount. Working alongside the Assessment & Intervention and Family
Support & Protection Teams, the Domestic Abuse Prevention Worker will take
timely and appropriate action to safeguard vulnerable adults and children in
every aspect of their work.
About us
Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority,
providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ
around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities
to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.
Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and
rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate
environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a
positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all
local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public
health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and
education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of
our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration
projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The specialist
will be required to deliver intervention to children impacted by domestic abuse
in one-to-one sessions and with the potential for group work. They will also
contribute to a multi-agency assessment and management of risk to victims/survivors
and children affected by domestic abuse and proactively secure service user
engagement and influence behaviour change.
They will be
able to understand the multi-agency partnership structures and work within
these settings.
Establish
ongoing multi-agency connections and relationships for the benefit of children
and their family. Be able to support the empowerment of service users and
assist them in recognising the features and dynamics of domestic abuse present
in their situation and support them effect change.
Other Key
factors
Deliver
behaviour change interventions using a range of skills to engage service users
and reduce risk to victim/survivors and children.
Maintain
timely, accurate and confidential case management records and contribute to the
work of the team.
Participate
in regular case management reviews within the Multi-Disciplinary Team and your
line manager based on a review of risk and abuse which feeds back into action
planning to further progress, signpost, or close cases, and provides feedback
to your clients/agencies and informs future case management.
Contribute
to data and written reports with effective case data input and through the
provision of case studies to illustrate the impact of the service for domestic
abuse victims, survivors and children.
Engage
in supervision both individually and through group supervision.
Whilst this
position is predominately on site at Southend City Council, working from home
options are available, but will depend on the needs of the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The specialist
will be required to deliver intervention to children impacted by domestic abuse
in one-to-one sessions and with the potential for group work. They will also
contribute to a multi-agency assessment and management of risk to victims/survivors
and children affected by domestic abuse and proactively secure service user
engagement and influence behaviour change.
They will be
able to understand the multi-agency partnership structures and work within
these settings.
Establish
ongoing multi-agency connections and relationships for the benefit of children
and their family. Be able to support the empowerment of service users and
assist them in recognising the features and dynamics of domestic abuse present
in their situation and support them effect change.
Other Key
factors
Deliver
behaviour change interventions using a range of skills to engage service users
and reduce risk to victim/survivors and children.
Maintain
timely, accurate and confidential case management records and contribute to the
work of the team.
Participate
in regular case management reviews within the Multi-Disciplinary Team and your
line manager based on a review of risk and abuse which feeds back into action
planning to further progress, signpost, or close cases, and provides feedback
to your clients/agencies and informs future case management.
Contribute
to data and written reports with effective case data input and through the
provision of case studies to illustrate the impact of the service for domestic
abuse victims, survivors and children.
Engage
in supervision both individually and through group supervision.
Whilst this
position is predominately on site at Southend City Council, working from home
options are available, but will depend on the needs of the team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To be shortlisted for this position, it is essential that you are degree educated within a relevant field, i.e. social work, psychology, counselling, nursing, or demonstrate substantial relevant experience working with domestic violence interventions and delivery of programmes.
Experience
Essential
- Suitable experience would ideally be with direct work with children but also with working with adults impacted by and perpetrating abuse.
- You must have detailed knowledge relating to safeguarding children, social work practice as well as knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, guidance & policy issues relating to domestic violence.
- Be able to demonstrate significant experience in developing support packages, accurate recording, and thorough assessments, all delivered in line with trauma-informed principles that prioritise safety, trust, and empowerment.
- The post holder will have evidence of excellent practice and participation in casework, recording and assessment. Having strong experience in partnership working is essential for this role, as it will operate in a multi-agency environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To be shortlisted for this position, it is essential that you are degree educated within a relevant field, i.e. social work, psychology, counselling, nursing, or demonstrate substantial relevant experience working with domestic violence interventions and delivery of programmes.
Experience
Essential
- Suitable experience would ideally be with direct work with children but also with working with adults impacted by and perpetrating abuse.
- You must have detailed knowledge relating to safeguarding children, social work practice as well as knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, guidance & policy issues relating to domestic violence.
- Be able to demonstrate significant experience in developing support packages, accurate recording, and thorough assessments, all delivered in line with trauma-informed principles that prioritise safety, trust, and empowerment.
- The post holder will have evidence of excellent practice and participation in casework, recording and assessment. Having strong experience in partnership working is essential for this role, as it will operate in a multi-agency environment.
