Lead Safety Worker - Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Intervention

Lead Safety Worker - Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Intervention 

Positive Change Service – the domestic abuse intervention service for LBTH children’s social care – is seeking permanent Lead Safety Worker to work with perpetrators of domestic abuse.

Positive Change Service delivers psycho-educational interventions with perpetrators, survivors and children impacted by domestic abuse. We are a creative, supportive and motivated team, working for systems change alongside personal change, to improve the lives of families in Tower Hamlets. The service is part of the Children’s Social Care, MASH and Assessment & Intervention Service. We are currently looking for staff who are experienced in working with perpetrators, survivors and their children impacted on domestic abuse.

The role of Lead Safety Worker includes service coordination, direct client work (leading on both group and individual work), liaising with other stakeholders such as referrers, contributing to the strategic direction of the Positive Change Service, and mentoring students in placements.

Our usual work with clients runs for around 6 months to a year. The work may involve a combination of assessment, groupwork, individual work and even co-parenting work between (ex)-partners. All of the work is aimed at increasing the safety of children and adult survivors of domestic abuse.  Working hours include one evening per week (currently a Monday evening until 9pm).

We are self-reflective team, providing a strong level of clinical supervision, training and development.   

We are seeking a Lead Safety Worker with substantial experience in delivering domestic abuse interventions, and in working with parents towards children’s safety.

You will be supported to develop your skills and expected to be open to ongoing learning. You will be delivering structured and specialist interventions using a broad range of therapeutic approaches and supporting others to do so.

Our offer:

·      We will support you to develop your specialism and excellence in psycho-educational approaches to DVA

·      We will provide you with opportunities for support, self-reflection, and learning

·      We offer a competitive salary – Grade K

·      Up to 31 days annual leave rising to 32 days with 5 years continual service and 8 bank holidays

·      A manageable and diverse caseload

·      The chance to work long term with clients so that you can really make a difference in their lives

Closing date:  30th November 2025.

Interview: If you are successful in your application you will then be invited for a panel interview on 5^th December 2025

Additional Details

Tower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.

Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups. We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class.

Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.