Senior Domestic Abuse Officer

Who You Are

You are an experienced professional with a relevant probation qualification and a strong background in assessing and managing risk related to domestic violence and child safeguarding. You have the ability to lead effectively through change, analyse and solve problems creatively, and provide support, development, and management to others to improve performance. You understand and promote equality, diversity, ethics, and the principles of the Probation Service.

What the Job Involves

This role requires you to manage, lead, and develop a team of operational domestic violence workers to deliver probation services that align with Swindon Children's Safeguarding Team requirements. You will manage programmes, contribute to team and organizational strategies, and evaluate performance. You'll establish and maintain partnerships, manage risk, supervise staff, manage resources, and ensure confidentiality and quality in service delivery. Promoting equal opportunities and diversity is also a key responsibility.

Skills

• Relevant probation qualification
• Experience in risk management, especially domestic violence and child safeguarding
• Leadership through change
• Problem-solving and creativity
• Support and management of team performance
• Promotion of equality, diversity, and ethics
• Understanding of Probation Service principles
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Continuous improvement in service delivery
• Assertiveness and control in situations
• Effective partnership agency links, especially child safeguarding
• Opportunity recognition for change/improvement
• Task prioritization under pressure
• Data-informed service delivery improvements
• Project planning and implementation