Intervention Officer – Domestic Abuse Intervention Service – AR

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Intervention Officer – Domestic Abuse Intervention Service

Children & Families Services

Domestic Abuse Intervention Service

PO2

Service Manager

The Intervention Officer is responsible for delivering specialist domestic abuse interventions that support the safety of victims, reduce risk, and contribute to preventing further harm caused by perpetrators of abuse.

The post plays a key role in delivering the Council’s Domestic Abuse Intervention Service model, aligned with the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy. The role requires an innovative, pragmatic, holistic and evidence-based approach when working with victims, survivors, perpetrators and partner agencies.

The postholder will manage complex domestic abuse cases, undertake risk assessments, develop safety plans, coordinate multi-agency responses, provide specialist advice and contribute to improving outcomes for victims, perpetrators and families.

• Manage a caseload of domestic abuse cases involving complex risks, vulnerabilities and safeguarding concerns.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments of domestic abuse, including patterns of behaviour, coercive control, gender-based violence, power dynamics and risk factors.
• Develop and implement effective intervention plans based on assessed risk, need and best practice guidance.
• Provide proactive casework to reduce risk and improve safety outcomes for victims.
• Undertake outreach work, including community and home visits where required, to engage victims who may face barriers to accessing support.
• Build trusting, respectful and professional relationships with victims, their families and perpetrators where appropriate.
• Support victims through safety planning, risk reduction interventions, advocacy and access to relevant services.
• Work with perpetrators where appropriate to assess risk, promote accountability and reduce harm.
• Complete high-quality written assessments, reports, case summaries and intervention plans.
• Review and reassess risk as circumstances change and ensure safety plans reflect current information.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential case records.
• Ensure all safeguarding concerns relating to children and vulnerable adults are identified, recorded and responded to appropriately.

• Assess and analyse risk using professional judgement, legislation, policy frameworks and recognised domestic abuse practice models.
• Identify risk indicators including escalation, coercive control, stalking, threats, violence and vulnerability factors.
• Balance risk and protective factors when making decisions and recommendations.
• Participate in safeguarding processes and contribute to risk management plans.
• Advocate for victims’ rights and ensure their views and experiences inform intervention planning.
• Support effective information sharing in line with safeguarding responsibilities and data protection requirements.

• Work collaboratively with key partner agencies including:
  • Police
  • Children’s Services
  • Adult Social Care
  • Probation
  • Housing services
  • Health professionals
  • Courts
  • Specialist voluntary sector organisations
• Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings, case reviews and risk management forums.
• Share relevant information appropriately to reduce harm, safeguard individuals and prevent further abuse.
• Develop effective working relationships with professionals across statutory and voluntary services.
• Respond promptly and professionally to requests from partner agencies.
• Contribute to service development projects and initiatives that improve domestic abuse responses.
• Deliver training, awareness sessions and specialist advice to colleagues and professionals regarding domestic abuse and gender-based violence.

• Provide specialist domestic abuse guidance and consultation to professionals within and outside the Council.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of:
  • Domestic abuse legislation
  • Safeguarding frameworks
  • Statutory guidance
  • Evidence-based intervention approaches
  • Equality and diversity practice
• Part…