Operating as a senior practitioner, this role will provide real-time specialist input into domestic abuse incidents, supporting frontline decision-making within a fast-paced policing environment. As a key member of the team the focus will be on live operational support, quality assurance and mentoring.
As well as supporting the team of Domestic Abuse Specialists this role will play a key role in embedding and maintaining consistent, trauma-informed and victim/survivor-centred approaches to domestic abuse across policing practices.
2 vacancies – 25hrs per week, Monday to Sunday working 10am to 1am over a 4-week shift pattern. £35,000 FTE per annum. Actual salary £23,333 per annum. 12-months fixed term initially.
About you
Our ideal candidate will have a recognised domestic abuse qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant field. Ideally you will have experience of MARAC and be aware of the statutory and voluntary agencies available to support victims. We are looking for someone who has an in-depth understanding of violence against women and girls and who is confident in making safeguarding and risk-based decisions in real-time operational environments.
As a senior practitioner we are looking for someone who has experience of mentoring, supporting and developing others within a team.
As well as experience of working with or alongside the police, we need someone who can analyse complex and sensitive information and provide clear, evidence-based professional advice within a fast-paced service. Strong time-management skills and the ability to apply professional judgement are essential.
About us
As the lead partner, you will be employed by Staying Put. With over 24 years solid experience of helping survivors of domestic abuse, Staying Put are part of an exciting and innovative, multi-agency partnership working together with Family Action and Women Centre, to develop a ‘one system approach’ to families affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.
We are proud to provide vital support and services to men, women and children of Bradford who are survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence. We help people have better lives – and you can too.
We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced, engaged and highly motivated people to join our expanding team.
Be part of an organisation that makes a difference and where 84% of colleagues agree or strongly agree they feel valued and appreciated.
We want to be a great place to work so have attractive benefits;
- 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata) and Birthday Leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Workplace pensions and financial benefit app
- Training and development opportunities
- Enhanced maternity pay after 1 year
- Healthcare scheme after probation
- Flexibility and hybrid working where possible
- Death-in-service benefit
- Employee discount scheme & wellbeing platform
- Free on-site parking at most sites
Closing date: 9am Friday 5th June 2026
Shortlisting date: Monday 8th June 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th June 2026
If you are interested in finding out more, please see the recruitment pack and the full job description
Application forms can be found below and once complete can be submitted to sprecruitment@stayingput.org.uk
We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to be the best you can be, please contact us. If you are interested in the role and would like to have an informal chat before applying, please contact the Project Lead – Dina Niemczyk, OFD Manager at dina@stayingput.org.uk
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Job Description and Person Specification
Equality and Diversity Statement