16798 - Probation Service: Domestic Abuse Safety Officer (daso)

Ministry of Justice UK

Leicester, United Kingdom
£35,130 - £42,000 pro-rata py
On-site
Domestic abuse expertise
Client safety planning
Risk assessment
The postholder will support clients who meet the DASO Service eligibility criteria, focusing on victim safety and risk management

Job Summary

  • The postholder will support clients who meet the DASO Service eligibility criteria, focusing on victim safety and risk management.
  • Responsibilities include developing professional relationships, assessing safety risks, creating safety plans, and liaising with various agencies.
  • The role requires strong knowledge of domestic abuse, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively within the Probation Service.

Matching Summary

The postholder will support clients who meet the DASO Service eligibility criteria, focusing on victim safety and risk management.

Salary

£35,130 - £42,000 pro-rata

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • domestic abuse expertise
  • client safety planning
  • risk assessment
  • trauma-informed approach
  • liaise with support organisations
  • record keeping

Nice-to-have

  • flexible working hours
  • strong professional relationships
  • equality and inclusion

Key Requirements

  • Formal Probation Service DASO training upon entry
  • Strong knowledge of domestic abuse
  • Experience working with diverse backgrounds
  • Ability to relate positively and empathetically
  • Good self-management skills

Work Rights

UK nationals, EU/EEA nationals with settled/pre-settled status, Commonwealth citizens with right to work, Turkish nationals with right to work

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