Adult Therapeutic Practitioner – Devon

Ref. TR26/03: To apply for this role, please download and read the full job description/person specification and if you feel you meet the criteria, please download an application form and return it, along with the optional equality monitoring form, to: recruitment@fearfree.org.uk. There is no specific closing date for this role and the vacancy will close once a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged.

This post is open to men only. This is a genuine occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010. The role involves providing support to male service users within a male -only space where the presence of a female worker would undermine the privacy and therapeutic environment of the service.

FearFree delivers services across the Southwest for individuals affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking, including victims, children, and those using harmful behaviours. Our aim is to break cycles of abuse and support people to live safely and free from fear. We are committed to providing trauma-responsive support, and this role is key to ensuring this approach is consistently embedded across all aspects of service delivery.

FearFree provides a specialist sexual violence support service for adult men across Devon and Torbay (excluding Plymouth), in partnership with Devon Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Services (DRCSAS). This role forms part of that dedicated provision, supporting male survivors.

The service offers trauma-informed, needs-led support (distinct from therapy), focusing on trauma stabilisation, psychoeducation, emotional regulation and recovery. Support is delivered through both individual and group interventions, enabling survivors to manage the immediate impact of trauma while building resilience, confidence, and overall wellbeing.

FearFree promotes flexible and hybrid working, and this role will include a combination of home working, office-based work, and travel to meet service users, attend multi-agency meetings, and support wider service delivery.

The role will require flexibility, including occasional evening and weekend work to meet the needs of the service

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver trauma-informed, person-centred support to adult survivors of sexual violence, tailored to individual needs and recovery goals.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments and develop, implement, and review individual support plans.
• Provide trauma stabilisation interventions through both one-to-one and group-based delivery.
• Deliver psychoeducation, emotional regulation, and grounding techniques to support recovery.
• Offer practical and emotional support including advocacy, signposting, and engagement activities.

Group Facilitation and Delivery

• Plan and facilitate structured, evidence-based group programmes in line with trauma-informed practice.
• Create safe, inclusive environments that promote empowerment, connection, and recovery.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of group content and delivery methods.

One-to-One Support

• Provide targeted one-to-one support for individuals who require additional or interim support alongside core service delivery.
• Manage and prioritise an individual caseload, ensuring timely contact, engagement, and planned progression through support pathways.
• Support service users through key transition points, including waiting periods, movement between services, and completion of programmes.
• Continuously assess and respond to risk, adapting support approaches to promote safety and stability.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to coordinate holistic support and ensure needs are met.
• Maintain clear, accurate records of engagement, progress, and outcomes in line with organisational and funder requirements.

Partnership & Multi-Agency Working

• Work collaboratively within a multi-agency partnership to coordinate support and share best practice.
• Attend and contribute to multi-partner allocation and review meetings.
• Manage referrals, ensuring timely engagement.
• Coordinate with external services to meet additional or complex needs through appropriate referrals and joint working.

General

• Live and embody the FearFree values.
• To promote the service to external agencies where applicable.
• Give information and support to service users regarding their other needs and refer them to other support services as required.
• Ensure our service is widely accessible – adapting practice as required to suit individuals.
• Work across a large geographical area to ensure locality is not a barrier to accessing services.
• Deliver training and information sessions to promote our service, and increase awareness and understanding of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking for victims and those who harm.
• Have a responsibility around safeguarding of both adults and children, maintaining knowledge of appropriate policies and procedures and integrated working.
• Support other agencies in the identification and referral of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking issues via promotion of service and institutional advocacy.
• Ensure all referrals are clearly logged on our database and all case records are kept fully updated, according to FearFree policies and procedures.
• Engage with case management supervision, reflective practice and clinical supervision as required, taking an active role in managing own wellbeing and supporting the wellbeing of your colleagues.
• Support colleagues in all services across FearFree as required.
• Support the sustainability of the organisation by participating in fundraising activities and sharing ideas and contacts for income generation.
• To engage in and contribute to effective team working with a flexible and pro-active approach, including cover for other team members’ holidays and sickness.
• Undertake all statutory and mandatory training, as required by the organisation.

Application

To apply for this role, please download and read the full job description/person specification and if you feel you meet the criteria, please download an application form and return it, along with the optional equality monitoring form, to: recruitment@fearfree.org.uk. 

There is no specific closing date for this role and the vacancy will close once a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged.    

FearFree is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace.  We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued.  

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