Accommodation Advanced Practitioner

Location:

Pdap Accommodation Properties

Hours:

Full time (37.5 hours)

Salary:

£28,000- £30,000 per annum

Reports to:

Accommodation Manger

Flexible working hours according to the needs of the project.  Evening and weekend work as
required.  Annual leave and time off in lieu to be taken at times to meet the requirements of the
organisation and with the prior agreement of the CEO.
The post is based within Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership (Pdap)
N.B. The organisation refers to the Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership.

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Advanced Practitioner to join our dedicated team
working across our safe accommodation service. This role focuses on providing specialised support
to women who have experienced domestic abuse and are living with the impact of the trauma they
have experienced. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering trauma-informed
care, promoting recovery, and empowering women to rebuild their lives in a safe, supportive
environment through both one to one and group interventions. Our safe accommodation service
offers holistic, person-centred approaches to ensure residents feel heard, respected, and
empowered.

The successful applicant will embody the Pdap values and keep the client at the heart of everything
they do.

Key Responsibilities

1. Direct support and interventions

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Provide one-to-one trauma informed interventions
Help women rebuild and strengthen their self-esteem and emotional wellbeing
Support women in understanding the impact of domestic abuse and provide practical
tools to support recovery.
Signpost to specialist services when applicable.

2. Facilitating Group Activities

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Design and facilitate a regular programme of group activities aimed at building
confidence, skills, and emotional wellbeing.
Promote peer support, personal development, and recovery through workshops on
topics such as self-esteem, healthy relationships, assertiveness, and life skills.
Encourage participation and co-production by involving women in planning and leading
group sessions where appropriate.

3. Individual Support

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Hold a small, manageable caseload and provide responsive, ad hoc support as needed.
Conduct holistic, trauma-informed assessments, support plans and safety planning.
Empower women to make informed choices and access relevant services (e.g. legal,
housing, benefits, health).
Advocate on behalf of residents where necessary to ensure their rights and needs are
met.

4. Partnership and Safeguarding

•  Work closely with external agencies (e.g. Adult social care, housing, mental health services)

to ensure coordinated support.

•  Proactively contribute to multi-agency safeguarding and risk management procedures.
•  Maintain accurate records and case notes in line with organisational policies and

confidentiality standards

•  To adhere to defined service standards and accreditation frameworks and remain up-to-date
and compliant with all organisational procedures policies and professional codes of conduct
and uphold standards of best practice

5. Organisational Development

•  To ensure the views of clients and stakeholders are embedded into the work of PDAP and to

take full account of these in the development of services

•  To participate in, and support organisational policy development and implementation
•  To embrace Pdap’s approach to continuous improvement

6. Internal and External Liaison and Engagement

•  To promote Pdap ethos and values across the organisation
•  To liaise with other agencies on behalf of clients, the organisation and volunteers
and represent the wider complexities of those experiencing domestic abuse

•  To represent Pdap operationally where required.
•  To develop and maintain good positive working relationships with relevant agencies and

professionals

•  To attend and participate positively in relevant meetings, training, supervision and annual

appraisals.

Other

•  To undertake other related duties required by your manager, the Senior Leadership Team and

Board of Trustees

•  To keep up-to-date with national and local government decisions, policy and agendas pertinent
to domestic abuse and Pdap, implement this learning to develop services and enhance the work
Pdap carry out, also disseminate learning, knowledge and awareness to colleagues

•  To undertake all other reasonable tasks requested by the senior leadership team
•  To take part in Pdap 24hr out of hours on-call rota

 It is essential to the development of Pdap service delivery that the post holder is able to respond
flexibly to changes in the requirements of this post. This job description is therefore a guide and not
an exhaustive list of all responsibilities the post holder may have over time

Person Specification

•  Minimum 3 years experience  of working with adults who have experienced trauma

•  Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches and strength-based models.

•  To have demonstrable safeguarding experience and be willing to undertake an enhanced

DBS.

•  Knowledge of the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their families

•  Minimum Level 3 qualification or substantial relevant experience in a related field with

additional proof of continuing professional development

•  Experience delivering group work or educational sessions.

•  Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust and rapport quickly.

•  Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

•  Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

•  Strong organisational, report writing and communication skills, both written and in

person

•  Knowledge and experience of working with women from different backgrounds and a

commitment to equitable practice.

•  Experience working in partnership with key organisations relating to safeguarding and

multi-agency working

Desirable:

•  Relevant qualification (e.g. social work, psychology, health and social care, IDVA

training).

•  Can speak one or more of the community languages within Kirklees

•  Knowledge of case management systems

Additional Information:

•  An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

•  A full clean driving license is required for this role

•  Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.

•  Ongoing training and professional development will be provided.