Safeguarding/Domestic Abuse Officer

We are seeking a committed and experienced Safeguarding & Domestic Abuse professional to join our team on a fixed term basis for 2 years. This role is central to ensuring that children, young people and adults are safeguarded effectively. You will play a key role in coordinating safeguarding responses, supporting statutory partners and driving improvement in domestic abuse practice, ensuring we meet our statutory duties as a local authority.

Key responsibilities:

• Working alongside the council’s Safeguarding Lead, act as a subject‑matter lead on domestic abuse within the organisation.
• Provide professional advice and challenge to services in relation to safeguarding concerns.
• Contribute to multi‑agency domestic abuse arrangements and partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and local procedures.
• Contribute to audits, reviews and inspections.
• Support workforce development through training, guidance and awareness‑raising.

You will bring:

• A strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance, particularly the Domestic Abuse Act.
• Experience of working alongside safeguarding and domestic abuse services.
• Confidence working in complex, multi‑agency environments and providing professional challenge where necessary.
• The ability to analyse risk, apply professional judgement and influence practice.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage sensitively with professionals and partners.

What we offer:

• Flexible working options / Flexi time scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Local government pension scheme.
• Employee online discount scheme (including cinema, retail / supermarkets and homeware / tech).
• Health and Wellbeing support.
• Sustainable Travel Options (Tax free bike scheme and discounted City parking).
• Access to learning and development.
• A supportive working environment with strong professional networks.