Early Intervention Practitioner

Early Intervention Practitioner (EIP) – Domestic Abuse Services

Location: Coventry, West Midlands

Salary: £29,540 per annum

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday

About the Role

We are recruiting a compassionate and experienced Early Intervention Practitioner (EIP) to join a specialist domestic abuse service in Coventry.

This rewarding opportunity involves supporting women and families affected by domestic abuse, particularly those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities.

You will provide early intervention, crisis support, safeguarding, advocacy and practical assistance, helping vulnerable women and families improve their safety, access essential services and rebuild their lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of women and families experiencing domestic abuse.
• Conduct risk assessments, needs assessments and safety planning.
• Provide trauma-informed emotional and practical support.
• Support victims of honour-based abuse, forced marriage and FGM.
• Advocate for service users and assist with housing, benefits and access to specialist services.
• Work collaboratively with Police, Social Services, MARAC, housing providers and community organisations.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and implement appropriate interventions.
• Maintain accurate case records, assessments and support plans.
• Deliver culturally sensitive and person-centred support.

Essential Requirements

• Experience in domestic abuse, safeguarding, family support, social care or community-based support services.
• Experience supporting vulnerable women, children or families.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures, risk assessments and safety planning.
• Understanding of domestic abuse, honour-based violence, forced marriage and FGM.
• Experience managing caseloads and working with external agencies.
• Strong communication, advocacy and organisational skills.
• Ability to deliver culturally sensitive and trauma-informed support.

Essential Language Requirement

Applicants must be fluent in English and speak at least one additional language from the following:

• Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali or Mirpuri
• Farsi or Pashto/Pushtu
• Somali
• Other African community languages

Desirable

• Qualification in Health & Social Care, Social Work or a related field.
• Domestic Abuse or IDVA training.
• Experience supporting women from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.

Additional Requirement: Enhanced DBS check.

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary of £29,540 per annum .
• Permanent, full-time opportunity.
• Monday to Friday working schedule.
• Join a specialist service supporting vulnerable women and families.
• Make a meaningful difference through safeguarding, advocacy and early intervention.

Apply Today

If you have experience supporting vulnerable individuals and are passionate about safeguarding, domestic abuse prevention and empowering women and families, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Brook Street Social Care for a confidential discussion.