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Family Practitioner (Domestic Abuse)
Family Practitioner – Domestic Abuse Specialist Team (DAST) – Nuneaton & Bedworth
Warwickshire County Council is seeking a Family Practitioner to join the Domestic Abuse Specialist Team (DAST), providing vital support to children and families affected by domestic abuse in Nuneaton & Bedworth.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity within Warwickshire’s evolving Families First initiative, emphasizing multidisciplinary, multidisciplinary collaboration and locality-based teamwork to support children and families holistically.
Our team works in partnership with Health, Police, Education, and other local services to deliver trauma-informed interventions focused on safety, relationship-building, and sustainable positive change.
Key Responsibilities
As a Family Practitioner, you will:
- Deliver targeted, trauma-informed support to families affected by domestic abuse.
- Work holistically to strengthen relationships and improve safety for children.
- Use evidence-based approaches to address the impact of domestic abuse and support behaviour change.
- Contribute to multi-agency working, prioritizing the voice of the child and safeguarding.
- Collaborate with colleagues across social care, education, health, and criminal justice services.
- Join a supportive team of practitioners delivering specialist domestic abuse interventions.
Core Interventions Include:
- Supporting victim/survivors to live free from abuse.
- Enhancing parental resilience and capacity.
- Promoting positive parenting and family dynamics.
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About Warwickshire’s Children and Families Service
To learn more, visit **Warwickshire County Council’s Children and Families Service).
What We Offer
Support & Wellbeing
- Supportive managers with a wellbeing-focused supervision policy.
- Volunteering & Wellbeing Day in addition to generous annual leave and an extra day at Christmas.
- Refer a Friend incentives (terms and conditions apply).
Career Benefits
- At Warwickshire County Council, we value diversity and inclusivity, offering a great place to work with:
- A vibrant, supportive team dedicated to making a meaningful difference.
- Generous pension scheme (employer contribution ~19%).
- Alternative working arrangements.
- Access to Vivup benefits platform for additional perks.
Resources
- Download our Why Work for Us Brochure'.
- Full Job Description & Person Specification available upon request.
Requirements & Experience
- Minimum 1 year of demonstrably effective continuous Family Support Work or Family Practitioner experience.
- Experience of direct work with children and families in a safeguarding or domestic abuse context.
- Strong understanding of:
- Impact of domestic abuse on child development, parenting capacity, and family dynamics.
- Trauma-informed approaches.
- One-to-one/group interventions (desirable).
- Working knowledge of safeguarding principles and multi-agency collaboration.
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Warwickshire County Council’s Commitment
We are committed to:
- Safeguarding & promoting welfare of all staff and users.
- Equality of opportunity - we actively support underrepresented groups.
- Conducting enhanced DBS checks (pre-deployment assessments under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974).
Eligibility & Essential Skills
- Fluency Duty: Accurate awareness and competence in English to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
- Flexibility and local dedication: Role is based in Nuneaton & Bedworth, with work spanning community settings (e.g. family homes, partner agencies).
Key Dates & Next Steps
- Closing Date: 23rd July 2026
- Interview Date: 13th August 2026
For further details:
- Apply ASAP (initial shortlisting begins immediately).
- Need alternative formats? Email: hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk.
Ready to Join?
If you are passionate about trauma-informed support, promoting safety, and empowering families, we encourage you to apply.
Contact for Role Discussion: Janet Howes | Email: janethowes@warwickshire.gov.uk.
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