Adult Therapeutic Practitioner
2 days ago
Trowbridge
FearFree delivers services across the Southwest for victims, children and perpetrators of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking with the aim to break the cycle of abuse and support all to live free from fear. We provide trauma responsive support, and this post will be fundamental to ensuring service users, stakeholders and partners experience this in our daily delivery. Our compassionate and dynamic Adult Therapeutic Practitioners provide the ‘beating heart’ of support within our multi-disciplinary teams working with individuals of all ages affected by domestic abuse, including those with harmful behaviours, and sexual violence. This varied and rewarding role involves delivering trauma-informed groupwork and limited one-to-one support across a range of programmes, including: • Empowerment and recovery groups for those who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse., • Behaviour change programmes for individuals using harmful behaviours in their relationships. FearFree is committed to flexible and hybrid working and this role will be a mix of home based and office based, alongside requiring travel for multi-agency meetings and other deliverables. This role may include evening and weekend work when required. Key Responsibilities Group Facilitation and Delivery • Deliver structured, evidence-based and trauma responsive group programmes for victims/survivors and individuals who have used harm., • Foster safe, inclusive spaces that promote empowerment, emotional safety, and constructive challenge., • Co-facilitate groups with trained colleagues, volunteers or peer mentors/Experts by Experience as needed., • Support the ongoing development and review of group materials and content., • Provide limited 1:1 support for medium-risk clients who may be waiting for or transitioning between group programmes and/or other services., • Contribute to joint safety and support planning alongside IDVAs, ISVAs and Behaviour Change Workers., • Update and upload resources, tutorials, and activities for survivors accessing the platform., • Support survivors engaging with online content, including managing enrolments and online group access., • Support the recruitment, mentoring and involvement of ‘experts by experience’ in group delivery., • Encourage and nurture survivor voices and peer leadership within both in-person and digital forums., • Training and Awareness-Raising., • Deliver training sessions to professionals and external partners where required., • Live and embody the FearFree values., • Promote the service to external agencies where applicable., • Give information and support to service users regarding their other needs and refer them to other support services as required., • Ensure our service is widely accessible – adapting practice as required to suit individuals., • Work across a large geographical area to ensure locality is not a barrier to accessing services., • Deliver training and information sessions to promote our service, and increase awareness and understanding of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking for victims and those who harm., • Have a responsibility around safeguarding of both adults and children, maintaining knowledge of appropriate policies and procedures and integrated working., • Support other agencies in the identification and referral of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking issues via promotion of service and institutional advocacy., • Ensure all referrals are clearly logged on our database and all case records are kept fully updated, according to FearFree policies and procedures., • Engage with case management supervision, reflective practice and clinical supervision as required, taking an active role in managing own wellbeing and supporting the wellbeing of your colleagues., • Support colleagues in all services across FearFree as required., • Support the sustainability of the organisation by participating in fundraising activities and sharing ideas and contacts for income generation., • To engage in and contribute to effective team working with a flexible and pro-active approach, including cover for other team members’ holidays and sickness. For a full job description/person specification and to apply, please visit the careers page on our website or contact us via the details there or on Indeed. The website also includes our Privacy Policy, detailing information about how we process your personal data at FearFree. There is no specific closing date for this role and this vacancy will close once a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged. FearFree is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued.