Domestic Abuse Intervention Officer
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In Barnet we are recruiting new positions to enhance our Domestic Abuse services and create a new Barnet Domestic Abuse Support Hub (BDASH). This will increase our capacity for facilitation of Advocacy and Support services for victims and survivors of domestic abuse.
The Domestic Abuse Intervention Officers (DAIO) will provide high-quality independent and trauma-informed support to victims and survivors of domestic abuse who are at risk of harm. The DAIO will work across statutory and community settings to ensure victims safety advocate for their needs and support them through the criminal justice system and other relevant services.
You will assess risk and need plan and deliver focused intervention to safeguard vulnerable adults children and families and promote positive outcomes. You will also contribute to the delivery of highly effective Barnets Domestic Abuse Support Hub (BDASH) in an efficient manner taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision dependent upon the complexities of the case.
This post is key to developing Barnets model of domestic abuse intervention in line with the Councils Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy
Interviews will be held 18th 20th March 2026.
You will have:
- Level 3 accredited qualification in supporting victims of domestic abuse (e.g. SafeLives IDVA training or equivalent).
- Experience of providing emotional and practical support to victims of domestic abuse including safety planning and risk assessment.
- Experience of developing plans regarding victims and survivors of domestic abuse and implementing tailored support plans based on individual needs and risks.
- Proven experience in undertaking 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 victims and survivors working jointly with partner agencies participating in and chairing case reviews professional meetings reporting to Court and other forums delivering actions within timescales advocating for victims and meeting agreed targets
- The ability to assess and balance risk and protective factors within a legislative theoretical best practice and policy framework.
- The ability to liaise with professionals across housing health education police and social care to ensure coordinated support.
- 31 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
- Work-life balance options may include hybrid working flexitime job share home working part-time
- A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers supermarkets energy suppliers and more
- Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work eye care vouchers travel and gym membership
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance
Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures this may include AI Detection Screening Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks Qualification and Registration Checks Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir) Up to 5 years of Employment History References DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks Credit Checks and Social Media Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening.
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