Domestic Abuse Early Help Advisor

Job description

Salary: £34,434 - £36,363 per annum Hours per week: 37 hours: Fixed term: Until the end of March 2028 Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting We are seeking a motivated and experienced Domestic Abuse Early Help Advisor to join our Integrated Front Door (IFD), with a strong commitment to safeguarding children and supporting families affected by domestic abuse, and experience in ESA planning and completing DARA/DASH. Wiltshire Council offers a supportive environment with a strong focus on work–life balance. Following our ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating in September 2023, the IFD received particularly positive feedback for its impact and effectiveness. Operating 24/7, 365 days a year, the service provides a single point of access for all contacts and referrals, ensuring alignment with statutory and local safeguarding guidance for children and young people. As part of this role, you will contribute to strengthening the IFD response to domestic abuse. You will undertake triage activity, make informed threshold decisions, and support MARAC processes. Working with survivors, perpetrators, and children, you will assess risk, keep the child’s lived experience central, and apply a...