Domestic Abuse Intervention Officer

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Intervention Officer to join a specialist domestic abuse intervention service. This is a crucial role that requires a confident, professional and trauma-informed practitioner to support victims of domestic abuse and, where appropriate, engage with perpetrators.

The role demands a proactive, multi-agency approach and requires both innovation and resilience in reducing harm and promoting safety. The service takes a holistic, pragmatic, and evidence-based stance in addressing gender-based violence and wider safeguarding concerns.

• Undertake complex casework involving victims, families, and perpetrators where appropriate

• Conduct assertive outreach and community-based visits to engage hard-to-reach service users

• Develop and implement risk-informed, outcome-focused intervention plans

• Provide written and verbal reports for courts, panels and internal forums

• Collaborate effectively with statutory and voluntary partners to reduce risk and promote safeguarding

• Chair and participate in multi-agency case reviews and contribute to professional meetings

• Deliver training and share expertise with colleagues and external professionals

• Maintain accurate case records using ICT systems and contribute to ongoing service development

• Recognised qualification in social work (HCPC/SWE registered) or equivalent relevant qualification (e.g., IDVA/DAPA)

• Demonstrable experience working with victims and/or perpetrators of domestic abuse

• Skilled in risk assessment, safeguarding procedures and safety planning

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing

• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities

• Confidence working independently and as part of a multi-agency team

• Understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse and the impact of gender inequality, discrimination, and deprivation

• Commitment to equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice

• An enhanced DBS check is required

• GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade A-C in English and Mathematics

• Occasional evening work required