Victim Liaison Officer

2 weeks ago

Blackpool, United Kingdom Fylde Coast Women's Aid Full time

**Drive Victim Liaison Officer**

**22.5 hrs per week**

**£15,300 pa (full-time equivalent is £25,500)**

**In partnership with Victim Support Lancashire, Fylde Coast Women’s Aid are pleased to advertise this exciting new post.**

**Section 1 - Job Details**

**Job title**

Victim Liaison Officer

**Service**

**Drive Perpetrator Service**

**Reports to**

Project Manager

**Job Location**

**Blackpool**

**Working pattern to be agreed with line manager**

**Section 2 - Job Purpose**

To act as the conduit between Independent Domestic Violence Advisors and Drive Case Managers to ensure that risks posed to victims are assessed and information is shared in order to minimise that risk.

Contacting victims to conduct risk assessments, safety planning and referrals to IDVA and other services as appropriate.

To work within the multi-agency framework of DRIVE and MARRAC

**Section 3 - Main Responsibilities/Activities**

Responsibility/ Activity

1

You will be the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for Drive Case managers - undertaking research of internal databases to establish if victim is currently being supported and linking case managers with the appropriate IDVA

2

Where victims are not currently being supported you will make contact to identify and assess the risks and needs using an evidence-based risk identification checklist, conduct bespoke safety planning and referrals into IDVA and other services as appropriate.

3

Support clients to understand the purpose of Drive and assist them in recognising the features and dynamics of domestic abuse present in their situation.

4

You will be a key member of the perpetrator panel. You will research and gather information to present the views of victims and the risks posed to them in order for risk to be managed and mitigated where possible. You will be responsible for disseminating information and actions to IDVA’s.

5

When victims are stepped down from IDVA support you will be responsible for regular contact at agreed timeframes for continuous review of risk and any emerging needs, assisting them in accessing appropriate services.

6

Develop and maintain effective working relationships and collaborative working with local partnerships, other agencies and participating in events to promote the service.

7

Utilising a bespoke case management system to maintain accurate and confidential case management records and contribute to monitoring information for the service including evidence for the Respect accreditation.

8

Comply with data protection legislation, confidentiality and information sharing policy and procedures, as well as all legislation connected to your work

9

Remain up-to-date and comply with organisational procedures, policies and professional codes of conduct to uphold standards of best practice

10

Understand the legal framework relating to the protection of children and vulnerable adults, including internal safeguarding policies and the policy and procedures of the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board

**Section 4 - Dimension of the role**

Resources

Responsible for the proper use and safekeeping of FCWA assets within scope of role

Staff/Volunteers

N/A

Budget

N/A

ISO

Responsibility for undertaking relevant actions and responsibilities according to the role assigned within ISO

**Section 5 - Key deliverables**

Measures of success

1

The views and risks of victims are central to the multi-agency response to perpetrators engaged with the Drive project

2

Victims receive continuous risk assessment and are able to keep safe with bespoke safety planning

3

Ensure DA victims are empowered to achieve their own recovery from the impacts Domestic Abuse, by offering support appropriate to their needs

**Section 8 - Person specification (knowledge, experience, skills and attributes needed for the Job)**

**Requirement**

**Essential**

**Desirable**

**Tested**

Have a thorough understanding of domestic abuse including the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their children.

X

A/I

Understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic abuse and their children

X

A/I

Understand Safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues

X

A/I

Have theoretical, practical and procedural knowledge of civil and criminal justice remedies for victims of domestic abuse and their children

X

I/P

Direct service delivery to victims of domestic abuse or other vulnerable people

X

A/I

Experience of working within a multi-agency and legislative framework

X

A/I

Use of Safelives/DASH risk and needs assessment frameworks

X

A/I

Experience of managing a complex caseload, to prioritise work and deal with competing demands demonstrating an organised an methodical approach to work

X

I

Have strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations

X

I

Experience of working with misuse of drugs and/or alcohol and mental health i

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