Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker; Family Safeguarding

Position: 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