Domestic Abuse Team Leader - Kent - FTC Location: Canterbury Salary: £27,992 per annum Vacancy Type: Contract Advertising End Date: 18 Feb 2026 About The Role We re looking for a Domestic Abuse Team Leader to lead trauma-informed support for adults affected by domestic abuse and substance misuse across East Kent. This fixed-term role until 31st March 2028 offers the chance to make a real difference while driving high-quality, coordinated support for survivors. You will be the East Kent lead for Domestic Abuse, acting as the central point of contact and ensuring consistent practice across services. What you ll do Lead MARAC across East Kent, ensuring consistent processes, licensing, and governance Deliver trauma-informed outreach support in refuges and community settings, managing a small, complex caseload Risk assess using DASH, coordinate substance misuse treatment, and refer into IDVA services and wider support networks Leadership, Collaboration and Impact Work closely with IDVAs and partner agencies, representing survivors needs and voices Upskill Domestic Abuse and Substance Misuse practitioners and maintain strong referral pathways with refuges and external partners Promote the service, increase awareness and referrals, and contribute to targets and outcomes set by Forward and local commissioners What you ll bring A strong trauma-informed approach and experience working with high-risk, complex needs Knowledge of domestic abuse and/or substance misuse services Flexib