DARE Trainer/Practitioner- Families First Partnership Programme
Join a national leader in domestic abuse prevention to make a real difference.
Hampton Trust is at the forefront of innovation in domestic abuse and criminal justice. As a nationally recognised charity, we are proud to influence policy and practice across the UK, championing trauma-informed, rehabilitative interventions that address the root causes of harmful behaviours. Our work focuses on individuals facing multiple disadvantages, supporting them to rebuild their lives and break cycles of abuse and offending.
- Job title: DARE Trainer/Practitioner- Families First Partnership Programme
- Working hours: 37.5 Hours per week – We would consider two part time posts subject to interest
- Salary: Band 5 £30,080 – £35,648
- Location: Co-location sites across Hampshire
- Contract:12 months fixed term contract with potential for extensions subject to funding
This is an exciting and highly influential position that sits at the heart of our ambition to strengthen how professionals identify, understand, and respond to harmful behaviours within families, with a particular emphasis on father‑inclusive, risk‑aware, and trauma‑informed practice. The DARE Trainer for the Families First Partnership Programme will support frontline teams across the Families First Partnership to confidently apply Domestic Abuse Routine Enquiry (DARE) approaches in everyday casework.
About the role
This role is a unique opportunity promote father-inclusive, trauma-informed, risk-aware practice, helping practitioners strengthen assessment quality, use of DARE tools, and engagement with families.
Key responsibilities:
- Deliver DARE training sessions to professionals across Hampshire’s Families First Partnership Programme.
- Provide follow-up coaching after training to reinforce skills and practical application.
- Work alongside frontline practitioners, demonstrating how to use DARE tools during real casework.
- Help practitioners manage resistance, minimisation, and other behaviour change challenges.
- Facilitate small-group reflective practice sessions focused on DARE application and case complexity.
- Coach staff in motivational interviewing, the cycle of change, and trauma informed engagement.
- Promote the use of the DARE Families First Partnership Programme Toolkit within everyday practice.
- Support practitioners to recognise, analyse, and document harmful behaviours accurately in assessments.
- Model DARE‑aligned engagement techniques during co‑located practice.
- Monitoring, Learning & Continuous Improvement
What we’re looking for:
- Strong communication and multi-agency influence
- Deliver high-quality training and reflective practice
- Strong motivational interviewing skills
- Father-inclusion principles and barriers
- Experience working within domestic abuse, family support, safeguarding, behaviour-change or related fields
- Proven experience in embedding practice frameworks, models, or tools across multi-agency settings
Why this role is exciting:
- Professional growth: Opportunities for professional development and strategic impact.
- Direct influence: Be part of a respected organisation driving systemic change.
- Impactful work: Collaborate with passionate professionals, opportunities for professional development and strategic impact.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply today and join a dynamic team tackling the root causes of domestic abuse nationally. Help us deliver impactful interventions and support families facing challenging circumstances. Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for further details. We encourage growth and self-awareness within this post.
Rewards and Benefits of working for Hampton Trust
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 7 (entry level) to Band 1 (Chief Executive) and we offer continuous training to support you in your development.
Benefits:
- Contribution pension scheme – NEST with 3% company contribution
- Free onsite parking at the HT office
- 25 days annual leave – increasing by 3 days after 3 years and an additional 2 days after 5 years
- 8 Bank Holidays
- 3 additional days leave between Christmas and New Year
- Additional leave for your birthday
- £150 tax-free birthday wellness gift
- Ongoing training and development
- Free flu jabs
- Access to free clinical supervision sessions
We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, reflecting the diverse range of people we support.
Should you wish to discuss this role before application contact: Tracy Kent at [email protected]
Closing Date and Interviews:
- Closing date for applications: 9am, Wednesday 15th April
- Interview: TBC
Please note:
- We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than advertised should we receive a sufficient number of applications. We may also extend the closing date if required to ensure a fair and thorough recruitment process. To avoid disappointment, we encourage early applications.
- Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to acknowledge each application individually.
- If you have not heard from us within 48 hours after the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
- All posts and start dates are subject to Enhanced DBS checks, qualification checks, background & satisfactory references
Next steps
Please complete our online application form by clicking the ‘apply now’ button at the bottom of this page.
All applicants are kindly asked to complete the application form in full. You may attach an additional information sheet only if you need to provide further work history relating to Administration and Domestic Abuse.
Please note that:
- CVs and cover letters will not be accepted
- AI Content – We kindly ask applicants to ensure that all written statements within the application are created in their own words. While we recognise that AI tools can support writing, we strongly prefer statements that genuinely reflect your personal experience, skills, and perspective. Submissions that rely heavily on AI‑generated content may not fully demonstrate your suitability for the role.
Once completed, please submit your application by 9am, Wednesday 15th April.
Hampton Trust is committed to improving and finding ways of creating a more diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
