Domestic Abuse Specialist


Company:	Waythrough
Salary:	£29,430 to £37,610 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	HX1 2AL
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Oct 2026
Closing date:	2 Nov 2026

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Summary

Domestic Abuse Specialist - Calderdale Recovery Steps

Location: 8 Carlton Street, Halifax, HX1 2AL

Working Hours: 37 hours per week 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday (a 30-minute early finish agreed locally)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £29,430 - £37,610 per annum (Dependent on skills and experience)

Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.

About Waythrough

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

About the Role:

Calderdale Recovery Steps is seeking to recruit a committed, reliable and experienced Domestic Abuse Specialist to join our team.

In this role, you will work closely with, and deputise for, the Service Manager to lead on the development, coordination and evaluation of local domestic abuse service delivery within CRS in line with the Calderdale Strategic Domestic Abuse Plan.

Key responsibilities will include:

Preparing for and attending daily DRAMM and fortnightly MARAC meetings as the CRS representative, ensuring that relevant information is shared appropriately and in accordance with local protocols.

Ensuring all actions arising from these meetings are followed up promptly and accurately recorded on relevant systems.

Supporting the monitoring and evaluation of service performance and contributing to the quarterly performance report submitted to the Calderdale Domestic Abuse Performance Monitoring Meeting.

Working collaboratively with internal and external partners to ensure effective support pathways and positive outcomes for individuals affected by substance use and domestic abuse.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping and developing domestic abuse services across Calderdale while supporting some of the most vulnerable members of our community.

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