Part-Time Domestic Abuse Specialist

Role:
Part-time Domestic Abuse Specialist

Location:

Wakefield

Salary: £33,000 FTE

Length of

Contract:

12-month contract with potential extension

Hours:

up to 30 hours a week, Monday – Sunday on a flexible 4 week working pattern

Are you passionate about supporting victims and survivors of domestic violence? Do you want to help shape the future of policing and make a real impact at the moment it matters most?

We're looking for a Domestic Abuse Specialist to join the groundbreaking domestic violence pilot in West Yorkshire. Working alongside the Police within the Customer Contact Centre, you'll provide expert advice, support risk assessments, and help ensure victims receive a trauma-informed, victim-centred response from their very first contact with the police.

Every call matters. Every decision matters. As part of the Raneem's Law team, you'll play a vital role in improving the safety and experiences of victims and survivors of domestic abuse across West Yorkshire.

• Listening to domestic abuse calls and providing real-time feedback and guidance to police call handlers and officers attending domestic abuse incidents
• Reviewing risk assessments, identifying safeguarding concerns and ensuring risks are accurately identified
• Identifying repeat victimisation, escalating risk and safeguarding concerns
• Championing trauma-informed, survivor-centred practice and help embed it into frontline policing
• Working collaboratively with police and partner agencies to improve outcomes
• Ensuring victims' voices, experiences and vulnerabilities are recognised and appropriately recorded
• Promoting best practice and supporting the ongoing development of police staff through 121 support and training
• Working collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure victims can access the right support and services

• Experience working with victims/survivors of domestic abuse or within safeguarding services.
• A strong understanding of domestic abuse dynamics, risk assessment and trauma-informed practice.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to provide guidance, challenge and support to professionals.
• The ability to remain calm, resilient and make sound decisions in a fast-paced operational environment
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working with professionals

• Be part of a nationally recognised pilot programme
• Flexible working pattern averaging around 37hours per week
• Make a genuine difference to victims and survivors
• Work alongside dedicated professionals driving real change