SYP-Domestic Abuse Risk Assessor – Jan 2022

SYP- Domestic Abuse Risk Assessor 

Role: Domestic Abuse Risk Assessor

Department: Performance and Governance

Location:  Maltby Police Station, Rotherham

Salary: Band C (£22,599 - £25,278)

Hours: 18.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Role Purpose:

Identify the level of risk associated with a domestic abuse incident to give a quality service to victims of domestic violence by proactively ensuring that their problems and needs are correctly, safely and sympathetically dealt with, over and above that normally provided by operational policing and the criminal justice system.

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.

• Inform the relevant District PVP Supervisors if a high risk case is allocated to them.

• 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 (eg 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).
• Prepare the correct documentation required for the application of Domestic Violence Protection Orders.
• Operate appropriate SYP and external computer systems to research, gather intelligence and maintain records regarding individuals and investigations

• Any other duties commensurate with grade

Skills and experience:

Essential Criteria:

• 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
• Knowledge and experience of completing risk assessments

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in using Connect and CMS, interrogating the system and understanding its capabilities
• Ability to communicate at all levels both verbally and in writing
• Experience of working with Police databases
• Sound knowledge of the Criminal Justice system

For further information relating to the role and tasks of this position, please refer to the attached role profile.

Working Hours:

Mondays and Tuesdays and alternative Fridays, 1 weekend in 10. Bank Holidays including Christmas required per rota

Benefits:

We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:

• Generous annual leave allowance
• Flexible and agile working
• Generous ‘family’ leave
• Voluntary CPD Events for all staff to allow continuous development
• Mentoring & Coaching Scheme
• Paid Professional Subscriptions when relevant to role
• Access to a range of occupational health facilities
• Generous pension scheme
• Employee assistance service (accessible 24/7)
• Additional benefits for Westfield Health members
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sports and Social Club

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity.  A minimum checkable history of 3 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.

Appearance & Standards:

All tattoos and piercings must be in line with South Yorkshire Police’s Appearance and Standards policy.  Tattoos visible on your face, neck, hands or head are not permitted.  Any tattoos which could be deemed inappropriate or cause offence will also not be accepted.  If you have tattoos, you will need to make a declaration at the time of application.

Closing Date:

Thursday 27th January 2022 at 23:55

Closing dates are not normally extended, other than in exceptional circumstances and agreement is made with the Talent Acquisition Manager and the Line Manager for the role.

Important information – Interview Dates:

Please note should you be successful at the shortlisting stage, interview for this position will be held on Tuesday 8th February 2022.

Contact point for applicants:

For further information about the role, please contact Suzanne Jackson on suzanne.jackson@southyorks.pnn.police.uk.  Please do not contact this email for an application form.

Further Information:

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Diversity & Inclusion:

South Yorkshire Police welcome applications from under-represented communities.  For further information on diversity and inclusion within South Yorkshire Police, please visit the diversity and inclusion page:

https://www.southyorkshire.police.uk/sign-up/join-team-syp/diversity-in-the-force/

Note to candidates:

Please note that, should you be successful at the interview stage, the relevant internal or external pre-employment checks are required.  These include vetting clearance or review, prior to being appointed to the new role and start date being agreed.

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