Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker (Family Safeguarding)

Belmont Recruitment are recruiting for Domestic Abuse Outreach Workers with a focus around Family Safeguarding, for a full-time permanent position based in Southampton. Salary; £25,750-£26,383 per annum Hours; 37.5h per week Location; Southampton (Community & Co-Located role) About the Role We are recruiting a Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker to join a multidisciplinary Family Safeguarding Team in Southampton. This community-based role works alongside social care and partner agencies to deliver a whole-family approach to domestic abuse and child protection, helping keep children safe at home wherever possible. Key Responsibilities * Provide one-to-one outreach support to victims and survivors of domestic abuse * Complete evidence-based risk assessments * Develop and review individual safety plans * Deliver practical and emotional advocacy support * Support parents to understand the impact of domestic abuse on children * Provide direct 1:1 support to children affected by domestic abuse * Participate in MARAC, HRDA and court processes as required * Identify and assess risk posed by individuals using abusive behaviours * Support delivery of group work and parenting interventions * Escalate safeguarding concerns appropriately * Maintain accurate and confidential case records * Work within safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection frameworks * Contribute to multidisciplinary team discussions and supervision * Build strong working relationships with statutory and voluntary agencies * Promote awareness of domestic abuse services within the community * Manage a proactive and organised caseload * Ensure child safety remains paramount in all interventions * Work in line with legislation, policy and best practice guidance * Contribute to service development and continuous improvement About You * Experience advocating for vulnerable individuals * Experience working within a multi-agency safeguarding framework * Strong understanding of domestic abuse and child protection * Experience facilitating group work or structured interventions * Ability to assess and manage complex risk * Excellent communication and partnership-working skills * Resilient, empathetic and solution-focused approach * Ability to work independently and as part of a team * Clean driving licence and access to a vehicle * Willingness to participate in on-call duties This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference within an innovative family safeguarding model, supporting survivors and promoting lasting change