• Job description

     

     

    Permanent, Full-time (37 hours per week, Monday to Friday) Colchester 

    Make a Real Difference Every Day

    Are you passionate about supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse? Do you want to play a leading role in shaping services that change lives and strengthen communities?

    Colchester Borough Homes (CBH) is looking for a Domestic Abuse Specialist Officer to help drive our commitment to delivering high-quality, victim-centred support across Colchester.

    This is an exciting opportunity to influence change and make a lasting difference to the lives of people affected by domestic abuse. You will be at the forefront of improving services and ensuring victims and survivors receive the support they need.

  • Benefits

    Why Join CBH?

    At CBH, we manage and maintain around 7,000 homes and other important community assets across Colchester. We are proud of our reputation for delivering high-quality services and putting residents at the heart of everything we do.

    We understand that people perform at their best when they have a healthy work-life balance. That’s why we are committed to offering a supportive, inclusive, and family-friendly working environment where colleagues can thrive.

     

    We offer:

    ✅ Local Government Pension Scheme

    ✅ Flexible working arrangements

    ✅ Generous annual leave entitlement

    ✅ Option to purchase up to 5 additional days’ annual leave

    ✅ Excellent training, professional development, and career progression opportunities

    ✅ Employee Assistance Programme

    ✅ Smartphone and laptop provided

    ✅ Discounted gym membership

    ✅ A supportive and inclusive workplace culture where your wellbeing matters

    Join Us

    If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can influence change, support some of the most vulnerable members of our community and help shape the future of domestic abuse services, we’d love to hear from you.

    If you wish to discuss this post further, please contact Mel Saddler, Community Safety Manager on (01206 580323) for an informal conversation.

    For further job details please click here.

    Interview date to be confirmed.

    Equality & Diversity Commitment

    Colchester Borough Homes is an equal opportunities employer. As part of our continued commitment to Equality and Diversity, and our workforce accurately reflecting the community we represent, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and applicants who have status as an individual with a physical or mental disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer and a Mindful Employer. We also hold accreditations for Working Well, Investors in People Gold status and the Armed Forces Covenant.

  • How to apply

    Apply Now

    If you’re ready to make a real impact and help shape how we respond to domestic abuse across our communities, we’d love to hear from you.

    You can find out more about Colchester Borough Homes at www.cbhomes.org.uk  .

    For further details and to apply please visit https://www.new.colchester.gov.uk/jobs/vacancies#gsc.tab=0      and click on ‘apply via online portal’ at the base of the page.

    Step 1 – Read the advert, Job Accountability Statement and Person Specification

    Step 2 – Click ‘Apply online’ below and complete the application form in full, ensuring that you indicate how you meet the criteria contained within the Person Specification

    Step 3  Press ‘submit’

     

    How to apply:

    Step 1  Read the advert, Job Accountability Statement and Person Specification

    Step 2  Click Apply online below and complete the application form in full, ensuring that you indicate how you meet the criteria contained within the Person Specification

    Step 3  Press submit