Salary £30,785 to £33,437 per annum
Permanent x 2, Full time
Based in Horsham area
37 hours per week
Interview date: 9th June 2017

This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (formerly Criminal Records Bureau check)

Through the Integrated Prevention and Earliest Help System, we will work with children, families, and young people to help ensure that every child, family and young person is supported to achieve his or her potential. The foundations for future mental health, emotional control, intelligence and parenting ability are all set in place in the early years and the home surroundings, family life and parenting are all important factors in determining positive outcomes for children in the future.

The Domestic Abuse service is a partnership service that will be delivered through Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub and the 6 IPEH Hubs. The team will identify, assess and assist vulnerable families and their children.

The Family Support Lead – D/SA will provide professional advice, information and support to victims of domestic and/or sexual violence and their families and line manage a supporting team. They will also be the decision maker in MASH around thresholds and required action on Domestic Abuse cases.

The post will be based in the MASH but will require travel to the IPEH hubs across the County will be frequent.

You will work directly with clients and their families who have experienced domestic violence/sexual assault to ensure they receive the service, information and support that they require including the provision of practical support where appropriate. Remembering that each family will have individual needs.

You will also provide advice and guidance for IPEH Hubs and to lead in crisis situations resulting from Harm Reduction Identification.