Applications are being invited for the post of Domestic Abuse Officer (DAO), we currently have a full time vacancy based in Scarborough. This post will be fixed term until March 2019.               

The post primarily involves reviewing, risk assessing and providing support to victims and offenders involved in domestic abuse.

As a DAO you will be required to carry out safety visits to high risk and some medium risk victims and complete all supporting paperwork.

The role involves supporting internal departments in the investigation process of domestic abuse cases. This may include taking Victim personal statements, and retraction statements.

A DAO provides advice to responding Police officers on domestic abuse matters in accordance with ACPO guidance, and provide advice to other internal/external departments.

The role is to assist in the MARAC (Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference) process for our highest risk victims.

A DAO administers and assists in the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme and Domestic Violence Protection Notices, and attend court to obtain Domestic Violence protection Orders.

You will be required to maintain a clear and up to date working knowledge of domestic abuse issues and promote these with relevant agencies, in accordance with legislation and guidance.

To attend meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

It is desirable that you have had some experience working in a law enforcement environment.

As well as experience of partnership working, you will also be able to demonstrate the following: 

• Report writing, proof reading and records management experience
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
• Excellent research skills
• Excellent IT skills
• Proven experience in conflict management
• Demonstrable problem solving skills
• Effective team working with external stakeholders

The post will involve working a shift pattern which includes some weekend working and bank holiday cover.