Wiltshire Police jobs in Devizes

Job Role: Travelling Communities Domestic Abuse Engagement Worker

Salary: £10,480 per year (full time equivalent £26,200)

Hours: 15 hours per week

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Wiltshire

Additional information:

• A valid driving licence and access to own vehicle
• Travel around Wiltshire
• We’re happy to discuss the working pattern at interview, with the expectation of attending a fortnightly team meeting on Wednesdays near Devizes

About Julian House:

Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more.

If you’d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we’re looking for!

About the Role:

As a Travelling Communities Domestic Abuse Engagement Worker, you’ll be part of our dedicated Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Outreach team, building trusted relationships and providing support to communities across Wiltshire.

This is a vital role focused on raising awareness and strengthening responses to domestic abuse. You’ll work closely with individuals and organisations within the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities, helping to build knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to respond safely and effectively.

Through your work, you’ll play a key part in nurturing a culture of understanding, support, and empowerment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Deliver our domestic abuse awareness training, ensuring that the training materials re culturally sensitive, accessible and engaging.
• Champion safeguarding by following policies and procedures to keep everyone safe.
• Build trust and strong working relationships with the target communities.
• Empower clients by offering advice, information, and support to connect them with the right services.
• Maintain accurate client records using our system, INFORM.

Please note: Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may occasionally be asked to take on other duties that align with the key responsibilities outlined.

You can view the full job description here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oksiC7yiTt6LeRyU1kslZZ6ACyL2hbXz/view

What we’re looking for:

• Knowledge and understanding of cultural dynamics within the travelling communities.
• Understanding of domestic abuse including the impact this has on victims and their children.

There are many great reasons to join our team!

• Access to our Rewards Platform, which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan
• 27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays - increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment (pro rata for part-time staff)
• 30% staff discount at Julian House charity shop
• A generous and competitive pension scheme
• A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
• Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators
• For all the fantastic and valuable work, you’ll be doing, you’ll be eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands
• Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators

Our Ethos

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter.

If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. We accept CVs and applications in all formats.

DBS Checks

We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy.

Get in touch

If you have any questions about this role, please get in touch with the recruitment team at recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk. We look forward to speaking with you soon!

Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don’t miss out!

Pay: £10,480.00 per year

Work Location: In person