• Job description

    Job description

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

     Make a real difference where it matters most.

    Colchester Borough Homes (CBH) is looking for a passionate and driven Domestic Abuse Specialist Officer to help shape and deliver high-quality, victim-centred services.

    This is a unique opportunity to lead improvements in how we support victims and survivors of domestic abuse, working across services and partnerships to deliver better outcomes for victims and survivors.

    About the Role

    In this pivotal role, you will:

    • Act as a specialist lead on domestic abuse across CBH and partner services
    • Support victims and survivors to access the right support, sustaining tenancies and preventing homelessness
    • Lead on the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and service improvements
    • Work collaboratively with partners to deliver a coordinated, multi-agency response
    • Contribute to achieving and maintaining DAHA accreditation
    • Use insight and data to drive continuous improvement and better outcomes

    You will also play a key role in shaping innovative approaches, including pilot work around economic abuse and financial resilience, ensuring our services meet both current needs and legislative requirements.

  • Benefits

    Why Join CBH?

    We are an award-winning organisation, providing management and maintenance services to around 7,000 residential, commercial and public buildings throughout the Borough, including the Council’s housing stock, Colchester Castle and Colchester Town Hall. At CBH, we are proud to deliver high-quality housing services to our community and are committed to continuous improvement and tenant-focused services.

    We offer:

    • Local government pension scheme
    • Excellent training, development, and progression opportunities
    • Generous annual leave entitlement
    • The opportunity to buy up to another 5 days holiday, subject to conditions
    • Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
    • Provision of a smartphone and laptop
    • Discounted gym membership

    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

     

    How to apply:

    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’