Role: Domestic Abuse Risk Assessor
Department: Crime Services
Location: Maltby
Salary: £28,914 - £31,749
Hours: 37
Contract Type: Temporary until 9th April 2027
Key responsibilities:
Risk assess all Force recorded domestic abuse incidents by interrogating various SYP systems to determine the current indication of risk of further harm to the victim(s) as per the Domestic Abuse and best-practice guidance:
Risk assess all domestic abuse reports on Connect in conjunction with SYP systems, e.g., Smart Contact, CMS, PNC, PND.
You may be required to contact victims by telephone, gather information and provide appropriate safety advice and domestic abuse advisory documentation.
Refer cases to Social Services and Partner Agencies when required and as appropriate to the risk level decided.
Identify and escalate important matters to the immediate attention of the DARA Manager (e.g., if during the course of the risk assessing process and at any level of risk at that point, discover matters within the report that warrant further investigation, safety planning, is honour based or the requirement for a more directed response).
Operate appropriate SYP and external computer systems to research, gather intelligence and maintain records regarding individuals and investigations.
Skills and experience:
Experience in updating and interrogating computer systems.
Ability to compile reports.
Competent in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel, Email and the internet.
Experience in a customer service environment.
A sound working knowledge of domestic abuse, stalking, harassment and honour based abuse.
Experience of working effectively within a multi agency/partnership setting and knowledge and experience of completing risk assessments.
Skills and experience as documented in the role profile need to be evidenced in your application to be considered for interview.
For more detailed information relating to the role, skills and experience for this role, please click here to view the role profile.
Smarter ways of Working:
South Yorkshire Police is committed to developing working practices which assist staff to balance their personal and professional lives, whilst meeting the needs of the organisation. This in turn enables SYP to provide an outstanding service to the community.
There are 3 different categories as part of this which are: Fixed, Field and Hybrid.
This role has been evaluated as a hybrid role.
Hybrid: Applicable when the work can be undertaken at any location, whether that be a SYP building or from home.
Vetting Level:
The vetting level for this role is Management Vetting (MV). If successful your vetting will be reviewed and uplifted. For further information please contact the Vetting Unit on Force_Vetting_Unit@southyorks.pnn.police.uk
Contact details:
For further information about the role, please contact: Suzanne Jackson by email: Suzanne.Jackson@southyorkshire.police.uk
Closing Date: 31st May 2026
Closing dates are not normally extended, other than in exceptional circumstances and agreement is made between the Recruitment Manager and the Line Manager for the role.
Candidate Information:
Please note that, should you be successful at the interview stage and before appointment, the relevant pre-employment checks are required. These include references, medical clearance, vetting clearance and sickness absence criteria check.
Diversity & Inclusion:
Applications are particularly welcome from female and ethnic minority candidates.
It is really important to us that the department represents the community we serve, in order for us to provide the best service, utilising a range of backgrounds, experience and skills. We support and value all officers and staff and the unique experiences they bring to the role. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from these valuable underrepresented groups.
If you are from an underrepresented group and want to find out more about the support we can offer, please contact our dedicated team on positiveaction@southyorks.pnn.police.uk
In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours.
Internal Candidates:
This vacancy is temporary therefore, you must have the support of your current Line Manager to apply. If you are a permanent member of staff, this would be classed as a secondment opportunity. If you are on a fixed term contract, you must contact the Recruitment Team before applying.
Please ensure that you and your current line manager complete the attached consent form. Please email the completed form to the hiring line manager, with the role title and the closing date stated in the subject of your email.
Without support, your application will not be considered any further.
Further Information:
This role is offered on a fixed-term basis in accordance with applicable employment legislation and South Yorkshire Police policy.
Fixed-term contracts are used where there is a genuine business need, such as project-based work, temporary cover or time-limited funding. The fixed term period is subject to change, linked to the posts requirements and may be subject to extension or early termination in line with appropriate notice period.
All fixed-term employees will receive equal treatment and access to opportunities in line with our commitment to fair and inclusive employment practices.
Where appropriate, fixed-term roles may be made permanent without the need for a further recruitment process.
Documents to Review:
For the Police Staff Recruitment Vetting Handbook - Please Click here
For Application Guidance and Tips - Please Click Here
For the FIT Values of South Yorkshire Police - Please Click Here
For Secondment Approval - Please Click Here
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