Domestic Abuse (DA) Risk Assessor
In this important role you will quality assure and complete a risk assessment or risk summary for all domestic abuse crimes and incidents risk assessed by front line staff as medium or high and those standard risk cases that reach the requirement. You will also review all domestic incidents with children and vulnerable adults, and in line with current information sharing protocols and thresholds, ensure appropriate information sharing with partner agencies. You will be based in a co-located team with partner agencies, sharing information to safeguard vulnerable people as part of the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hubs (MASH).
A good standard of education with excellent numeric and literacy skills is essential along with proficient use of MS Word and Excel. You will have excellent communication skills, both oral and written and a proven ability to develop strong working relationships both inside and outside the team. You will be able to display sensitivity, tact and discretion, identifying confidential matters and dealing with them in an appropriate manner.
The successful candidate will be expected to undertake the established psychological screening process and will require an enhanced level of vetting.
If you have any queries please contact People Services Recruitment Department on 0845 2 66 66 77 (internal 301 6500) quoting reference 12818.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 26th February 2017.
Thames Valley Police serves diverse communities. To enable us to truly reflect the communities we serve, we are keen to recruit people from Black, Asian and other minority backgrounds. You will need a wide range of skills and experiences which will enhance the services we deliver to the public including an understanding of cultural issues. If this is you, we want you to apply to join us.
At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.
Working Smart. You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.
Supporting You. Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.
Developing You. We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential.
Valuing Difference. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. Learn more about how we are Valuing Difference.
Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
This opportunity is closed to applications.