Domestic Abuse Intervention Officer (Qualified)

Teqniq is searching for a Domestic Abuse Intervention Officer (Qualified) to work in the public sector.

Job Description:

To understand the context of domestic abuse, gendered violence, power and control and to design and implement case interventions accordingly.

To work closely with criminal justice and other partner agencies to reduce the harm caused by perpetrators through advocating robustly for their apprehension, detention and removal where possible and for the risks posed by perpetrators in the community to be managed.

To undertake pro-active case work to reduce risk and make victims safe including visiting in the community and at home as needed, undertaking assertive outreach work to engage multiple-needs / hard-to-reach victims, working jointly with partner agencies, participating in and chairing case reviews, reporting to Court and other forums, delivering actions within timescales, advocating for victims and meeting agreed targets.

To undertake interviews with victims, their families where appropriate and perpetrators of abuse as needed, to analyse and evaluate information to provide a holistic assessment of risk and need.

To assess and balance risk and protective factors within a legislative, theoretical, best practice and policy framework.

To communicate effectively with victims, their families where appropriate and 1 perpetrators as needed, ensuring that their views are heard and recorded accurately.

To establish rapport and build a respectful, honest and safe relationship with victims, their families where appropriate and perpetrators as needed.

To provide and present written and verbal reports which are concise, informative and based on analysis of complex evidence.

To ensure that victims and perpetrators as needed are provided with written reports about their circumstances and plans for intervention.

To review and reassess evidence when necessary and ensure safety planning for victims is informed by new information.

To devise written intervention plans regarding victims of domestic abuse and perpetrators as needed based on assessed need and risk.

To undertake risk reduction interventions using a range of methodologies.

To utilise problem solving skills within the context of a professional relationship with victims, their families where appropriate and perpetrators as needed.

To use research findings and statutory guidance to inform practice.

To understand, respect and promote the rights of victims.

To ensure all matters in respect of child and adult safeguarding are dealt with promptly, effectively and in line with procedures.

To work one evening per week.

TEQ-0725-115522

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