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Domestic Abuse Intervention Officer
Job Location:
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
7 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
4 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
3-month contract role with a local authority
Summary
- This is a 3-month contract role with a local authority aimed at providing specialist support and intervention to individuals and families affected by domestic abuse. The position is crucial in reducing risk enhancing safety and promoting positive outcomes for victims. The postholder will engage in complex casework conduct risk assessments develop safety plans and work collaboratively with multiple agencies to safeguard victims and support effective interventions. This role is integral to delivering domestic abuse services protecting vulnerable individuals and contributing to the prevention of violence against women and girls.
Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of domestic abuse cases providing tailored interventions based on assessed risk and need.
- Conduct comprehensive risk and needs assessments for victims and where appropriate perpetrators and family members.
- Develop implement and review individual safety and support plans.
- Undertake home visits community visits and outreach work to engage vulnerable and hard-to-reach individuals.
- Advocate on behalf of victims to ensure access to appropriate services resources and protection.
- Work closely with criminal justice agencies social care police housing providers health services and voluntary organisations.
Requirements:
- Experience:
- Experience working with victims of domestic abuse gender-based violence safeguarding or vulnerable adults and families.
- Experience managing complex casework and undertaking risk assessments.
- Experience developing and implementing support or intervention plans.
- Experience working with victims of domestic abuse gender-based violence safeguarding or vulnerable adults and families.
- Qualifications:
- Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) qualification Domestic Abuse Prevention Advocate qualification Social Work qualification or another relevant professional qualification.
- GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
- Enhanced DBS clearance.
- Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) qualification Domestic Abuse Prevention Advocate qualification Social Work qualification or another relevant professional qualification.
Additional Information
- Enhanced DBS required.
- We work on a bi-weekly schedule.
- The role closes on 11th July 2026 apply ASAP.
Required Skills:
To provide specialist support and intervention to individuals and families affected by domestic abuse helping to reduce risk improve safety and promote positive outcomes
Required Education:
To provide specialist support and intervention to individuals and families affected by domestic abuse helping to reduce risk improve safety and promote positive outcomes
