Location
London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Hours
Full Time, including one evening per week (currently Monday until 9pm)

Salary
£57,495 per annum (Grade K)

About the Role
Positive Change Service, the domestic abuse intervention service within LBTH Children’s Social Care, is seeking a permanent Lead Safety Worker to work with perpetrators of domestic abuse. The 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 Children’s Social Care, MASH, and the Assessment & Intervention Service.

The Lead Safety Worker role includes service coordination, direct client work (leading both group and individual work), liaising with stakeholders such as referrers, contributing to the strategic direction of the Positive Change Service, and mentoring students on placement. Typical client work lasts around 6 months to a year and may involve assessment, group work, individual work, and co-parenting work between (ex)-partners. All work aims to increase the safety of children and adult survivors of domestic abuse.

We are a self-reflective team providing strong clinical supervision, training, and development. You will be supported to develop your skills and are expected to be open to ongoing learning. You will deliver structured and specialist interventions using a broad range of therapeutic approaches and support others to do so.

Our Offer
- Support to develop your specialism and excellence in psycho-educational approaches to domestic abuse
- Opportunities for support, self-reflection, and learning
- Competitive salary (Grade K)
- Up to 31 days annual leave rising to 32 days after 5 years’ continuous service plus 8 bank holidays
- A manageable and diverse caseload
- The chance to work long term with clients to make a real difference in their lives

Closing Date
30th November 2025

Interview Date
5th December 2025 (panel interview)

About Tower Hamlets Council
Tower Hamlets is a dynamic, diverse, and ambitious borough at the heart of London, combining rich history with innovation. Our award-winning Town Hall in Whitechapel offers a modern, flexible workplace directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, guided by our TOWER values: Together, Open, Willing, Excellent, and Respect. Join us to face exciting challenges, work with supportive colleagues, and make a meaningful impact in one of London’s most vibrant communities.

Experience
Substantial experience delivering domestic abuse interventions and working with parents to promote children’s safety is essential.

About You
- Committed to ongoing learning and professional development
- Able to deliver structured and specialist interventions using a broad range of therapeutic approaches
- Skilled in service coordination, client work, and stakeholder liaison
- Motivated to work within a self-reflective, supportive team environment

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications and experience in domestic abuse intervention or related therapeutic fields are expected, alongside the ability to mentor students and contribute to strategic service development.