Domestic Abuse and Safeguarding Officer

This is a unique opportunity to join a small but growing team passionate about improving the lives of vulnerable customers through robust safeguarding and domestic abuse (DA) support.

Platform Housing Group is a not-for-profit organisation that reinvests profits into building more homes and engaging with communities.

We are recruiting for aSafeguarding & Domestic Abuse Officer covering an area which includes the Midlands Derbyshire Dales andLeicester. This is a newly created specialist roles designed to strengthen our safeguarding provision and help us respond to a rising number of complex cases across the organisation.

As a Safeguarding & Domestic Abuse Officer you will play a crucial behind-the-scenes role. You will offer professional advice and guidance to colleagues dealing with complex or high-risk cases ensuring consistency and best practice across the organisation. Building relationships with external partners such as social services Local Authorityand the police will be part of your regular activity and youll be expected to attend multi-agency meetings both virtually and in person where required.

Youll also support the delivery of internal safeguarding case surgeries review cases contribute to the team newsletter and help strengthen awareness across the business. Over time you may also contribute to internal training delivery helping to raise understanding and build confidence across our workforce.

Due to these roles being new in our organisation youll have the autonomy to really embed this role with the opportunity to bring forward ideas.

This is a home based role with occasional travel to Midlands offices and other locations as required.

About You

Youll bring a strong working knowledge of safeguarding and domestic abuse ideally gained through roles in housing local authority support services or community-based organisations.

Were looking for someone who:

• Understands statutory safeguarding responsibilities and multi-agency processes

• Can provide confident advice on complex high-risk cases

• Has experience working with issues like mental capacity hoarding exploitation and neglect

• Is empathetic calm under pressure and sensitive to the realities our customers face

• Can work independently take initiative and bring new ideas to improve practice

• Is happy to collaborate across teams and adapt to a changing caseload

Experience in housing is a bonus but not essential more important is your confidence emotional intelligence and desire to make a real impact.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing mission-driven team focused on safeguarding people and raising the standard of support we offer.

Please note an enhanced DBS will be required for this role.

Join us and find your purpose at Platform!

Working with us is more than just a job you will be joining an amazing organisation that values you and your contribution and where you can truly make a difference and change peoples lives.

You will join the largest social housing association in the Midlands. Were much more than just houses; we build homes strong communities and make a real and positive difference to the lives of our customers.

We recognise the unique and individual needs of people so if you are interested in this role but would like to explore a different way of working to the standard Monday to Friday 9-5 approach then please highlight this on your application or discuss it with us at the interview stage. After all we want to attract the best people to work for us and we know that one size does not fit all.

Platform is a great place to work we offer lots of opportunities for you to get involved share ideas and shape what we do - from networking groups through to fun community and social events. This is an exciting time to join us that will provide you with real exposure to the wider dynamics of a truly modern housing association that will play a major part in delivering our 5-year corporate strategy.

If we receive a high number of applications this vacancy may expire prior to the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Platform Housing Group are committed to building a healthy vibrant and inclusive organisation that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all.