Hampton Trust
Hampton Trust
is a leading domestic abuse charity with a focus on tackling the root cause of domestic abuse and criminal behaviour. We pride ourselves on being innovators in our field, highlighting gaps in service and testing new approaches. In recent years we have expanded our reach from being a locally based Hampshire charity to now delivering interventions nationwide.
Job Title:
Foundation Practitioner
Working Hours:
Full time 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Band 5:
£28, 080 – £31, 999 per annum
(new recruits enter at lower end of salary band)
Contract:
Fixed Term until 31st March 2026 with possible extension subject to
funding
Located:
Ashurst, Southampton with weekly co-location within police teams
across Hampshire & Southampton
This is a unique opportunity to join Hampton Trust
within Project Foundation targeting serial and repeat domestic abuse perpetrators coming to the attention of the police. Recognising that management of perpetrators requires a multi-agency approach, Foundation Practitioners are co-located into police high harm teams across the county to assist with the identification and engagement of domestic abuse perpetrators. For those who do not respond to risk management plans and interventions, Foundation Practitioners support the police in the deployment of monitoring, tracking and disruption tactics.
If you like a fast-paced environment and being part of a multi-agency team delivering innovative solutions to domestic abuse this is the role for you. With a team of Foundation Practitioners working across Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Southampton, and Portsmouth you will play a significant role in shaping the criminal justice response to domestic abuse.
We encourage growth and self-awareness within this post.
Rewards and Benefits of working for Hampton Trust
Equal Opportunities
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our company believes that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and a better product for our users and the communities we serve.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. We stand against any form of workplace harassment based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is unwavering, and we continue to build a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
Development and Renumeration
We are committed to the development of our staff and there are plenty of opportunities for growth at Hampton Trust, our roles range from a Band 6 (entry level) to Band 1 (Chief Executive) and we offer continuous training to support you in your development.
This role is a Band 6 and is offered on a part time basis of 22.5 hours across 3 days and requires a minimum of two days in either our Ashurst office in Southampton or at one of our co-location venues across Hampshire.
Benefits:
- Contribution pension scheme NEST with 3% company contribution.
- Sick pay
- 25 days annual leave (3 of which are used between Christmas and New Year)
- Annual leave increasing to 3 days after 3 years and an additional 2 days after 5 years
- 8 Days Bank Holiday
- Additional days leave for your birthday
- Ongoing training and development
- Free flue jabs
- Access to free clinical supervision sessions
- Free DBS checks
Next steps
Please visit our website for a full job description and person specification and further information on how to apply for this role.
In your application please include:
A cover letter
explaining your motivation for applying and outlining how you meet the criteria detailed within the person specification.
Please note applications submitted without a cover letter will note be considered
A full CV
including education, professional qualifications and full employment history showing responsibilities and relevant achievements.
Closing date and Interviews
Closing date
: The listing will be closed as soon as sufficient applicants have been received and suitable applicant appointed.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy as soon as sufficient applicants have been received for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Interview dates to be arranged following receipt of successful applications.
Interviews:
To be scheduled Please note, successful candidates will be asked to attend an in-person interview at our office in Ashurst, Southampton.
All posts are subject to, enhanced DBS checks & satisfactory references and a valid driver s licence.
