Do you have experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse? Are you looking for a new and interesting opportunity?
We are excited to announce the launch of the Raneem’s Law West Yorkshire Pilot, part of a national initiative designed to strengthen the police response to domestic abuse. Based in Wakefield this is a unique opportunity to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking initiative that delivers meaningful impact for victims and communities.
Domestic Abuse Specialist role- up to 37.5h per week, 3/4 days over a variable working pattern Monday to Sunday. £33,000 FTE per annum. 12-months fixed term initially.
About the role:
The postholder works alongside police officers and staff to improve the response to victims/survivors of domestic abuse. The primary function of the role is to support call handlers officers and control room staff to ensure risk is correctly identified and victims are appropriately safeguarded.
The role is primarily desk based and includes listening to domestic abuse calls reviewing police risk assessments and providing operational advice based on police systems and professional expertise.
The postholder plays a key role in upskilling police staff promoting best practice and ensuring consistent trauma informed victim centred approaches within the CCC environment.
About you
Our ideal candidate will have a recognised domestic abuse qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant field and experience of multi-agency working including MARAC processes and police or criminal justice agencies. We are looking for someone who has an in-depth understanding of violence against women and girls with knowledge of safeguarding practices and legislation, as well as risk and need assessment and safety planning.
You will need to be able to analyse complex and sensitive information and provide clear, evidence-based professional advice within a fast-paced service.
Our ideal candidate will have excellent time management skills with the ability, and flexibility, to manage competing priorities and changing demands.
About us
As the lead partner, you will be employed by Staying Put. With over 24 years solid experience of helping survivors of domestic abuse, Staying Put are part of an exciting and innovative, multi-agency partnership working together with Family Action and Women Centre, to develop a ‘one system approach’ to families affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.
We are proud to provide vital support and services to men, women and children who are survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence. We help people have better lives – and you can too.
We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced, engaged and highly motivated people to join our expanding team.
Be part of an organisation that makes a difference and where 84% of colleagues agree or strongly agree they feel valued and appreciated.
We want to be a great place to work so have attractive benefits;
- 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata) and Birthday Leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Workplace pensions and financial benefit app
- Training and development opportunities
- Enhanced maternity pay after 1 year
- Healthcare scheme after probation
- Flexibility and hybrid working where possible
- Death-in-service benefit
- Employee discount scheme & wellbeing platform
Closing date: open until positions are filled
Shortlisting date: TBC
Interview date: TBC
If you are interested in finding out more, please see the recruitment pack and the full job description
Application forms can be found below and once complete can be submitted to sprecruitment@stayingput.org.uk
We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to be the best you can be, please contact us. If you are interested in the role and would like to have an informal chat before applying, please contact the Project Lead – Dina Niemczyk, OFD Manager at dina@stayingput.org.uk
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Job Description and Person Specification
Equality and Diversity Statement