Domestic Abuse Young People's Services Practitioner (Surrey)

Domestic Abuse Young People's Services Practitioner (Surrey)

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Bradmere House

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Full time

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JR012705

Domestic Abuse Young People's Services Practitioner (Surrey)

Location: Bradmere House, SurreyWorking Hours: 37Contract Type: PermanentSalary: £25,877 - £34,240

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier and more independent lives?

Join Waythrough, one of the UK’s leading mental health and social support charities, and make a lasting impact every day.

We support over 125,000 people each year through our 200 services, empowering individuals to overcome challenges around mental health, housing, and substance use.

About the Role
Domestic Violence Intervention Project (DVIP), has been a leading provider of Respect accredited community perpetrator programmes working to stop domestic violence, increase safety for women and children, and reduce harm to families for over 29 years.
We are currently seeking two dynamic practitioners to join our Young People’s service (Yuva) in Surrey, working directly with young people using abuse and violence and their families. This role works within the Yuva team to develop and deliver intervention and safety programmes to families affected by Child to Parent Violence and Young People’s Intimate Partner Violence.
 

What You’ll Do
• Develop and deliver intervention and safety programmes for families affected by Child to Parent Violence and Young People’s Intimate Partner Violence.
• Work directly with young people and their parents/carers delivering structured one-to-one and group interventions.
• Manage referrals, assess risk and suitability for therapeutic intervention, and engage families.
• Work flexibly across multiple locations, including co-location within Local Authority Children and Families Services and outreach in schools and other referring services.
• Provide specialist support to professionals through expert consultations and training.
• Collaborate closely with partner agencies including Children’s Services and Youth Offending Services.
• Maintain accurate records, manage administrative responsibilities, and produce professional reports.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of DVIP’s young people’s services in line with RESPECT practice standards.

To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:

• A strong understanding of adolescent development, domestic abuse, child abuse, trauma, and their impact on young people.
• Knowledge of the nature and effects of domestic violence on women, children, and parent-child relationships.
• Experience providing direct work with young people and parents/carers, responding constructively to challenging behaviour.
• Experience delivering structured one-to-one and/or group behavioural change interventions.
• Experience working with children and adults from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent understanding of safeguarding procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and confidence handling sensitive and complex issues.
• Ability to manage workload flexibly, including some early evening work.
 

Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band. 

About Waythrough 

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Make a real difference in your community 

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)

• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%

• Life assurance (3× annual salary)

• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay

• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave

• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications

• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme

• Recognition and long service awards via our

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• £500

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• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership

• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good

• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Inclusion and accessibility 

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.

We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk 

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