Safe Steps is looking to recruit a Family DA Practitioner to join their organisation supporting survivors of domestic abuse in Southend, Rochford and Castle Point.

The ideal candidate will need to be highly motivated and committed to making a difference to child and family safety and their recovery following experiencing domestic abuse.

Relevant experience of working with children is essential, as is experience delivering/facilitating within group settings. A knowledge of the domestic/sexual abuse sector, delivery of interventions to parents and experience managing safeguarding would be an advantage. Safe Steps is committed to training and development and is prepared to invest in training the right candidate.

Safe Steps offer:

• Flexible home working policy
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, additional annual leave for long service
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme and Clinical Supervision

Due to the nature of the role, this vacancy is open to women only.

Occupational requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies

Annual leave: Commencing at 25 days per annum

Closing date: Wednesday 20th May 2026

Shortlisting and interviews will occur as applications are received, and the close date may be ended early.

For further information and an application pack, please contact hr@safesteps.org