Would you like to be part of an exciting West Yorkshire-wide pilot programme supporting individuals, families and children through the Family Court process?
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact through supporting domestic abuse survivors, ensuring their voice is heard in the Family Courts?
West Yorkshire Pathfinder Partnership (WYPP) is to be launched in June 2025 as a 12-month pilot, following successful programmes in other UK areas. Staying Put are proud to lead this partnership of 5 exceptional providers of domestic abuse services; Leeds Domestic Violence Service represented by Leeds Women’s Aid and Behind Closed Doors, WomenCentre, Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership and Wakefield Domestic Abuse Service.
We are now looking to set up our team of dedicated and passionate Family Court Team Leaders, IDVAs and Support Workers.
Family Court Domestic Abuse Support Worker (DASW)
About the role
Based at Staying Put in Bradford, this role will provide day-to-day administrative support to the Family Court IDVA Service. The role will work seamlessly across the partnership to deliver a seamless pathway for referrals from external partners, responding to enquiries and providing support, advice and guidance to those waiting to access support. This role will carry out initial assessments to identify the needs and risk of individuals who are navigating the family court. There will be some requirement for travel across West Yorkshire.
- Part time, 30 hours over 4 days.
- £26,751 FTE per annum.
- 12 month fixed-term contract initially. There is the possibility of extension, depending on successful outcomes of the pilot.
About you
We’re looking for someone organised, non-judgemental, and passionate about helping and supporting our service users. If you have experience in advocacy, supporting vulnerable people in a domestic abuse arena and have a strong understanding of safeguarding practices, we want to hear from you. We are looking for someone with ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment and who is an excellent communicator, both over the phone and able to write concise and accurate case notes. Apply now and be a part of something meaningful!
Women only – ** Due to the nature of this role, we will only be accepting applications from women under schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010**
Application Information
For more information on the Pathfinder Partnership, individual partners and the role, please visit our website to download the recruitment pack and application form. https://stayingput.org.uk/family-court-domestic-abuse-support-worker/
Here you can download the job description and application form. Please submit completed applications to the address on the form. CVs will not be accepted.
We expect a high volume of applications so unfortunately, we will not be able to respond to all applications individually. If you have not heard from us after the shortlisting dates please consider that you have not been successful on this occasion.
Closing date: 5pm Tuesday 22nd April 2025
Shortlisting date: Thursday 24th April 2025
Interview date: Friday 2nd May 2025
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
