Families First

1 month ago

Richmond, United Kingdom Achieving for Children Full time

Job Information

Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us

Families First - Domestic Violence Perpetrator Specialist Worker (Casual)

We are seeking a dedicated professional to work with perpetrators of domestic violence and abuse. The role involves assessing risk and engaging with individuals to address and change their behavior using a strength-based approach and trauma-informed practice.

We seek candidates with a minimum of 5 years' experience in behavior change programs, co-facilitating structured group work, and working with perpetrators, along with knowledge of evidence-based practices and risk/needs assessment tools. Experience in delivering training is advantageous. Applications are especially welcome from those accredited to deliver the Building Better Relationships (BBR) program and RESOLVE. If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the qualifications, we would love to hear from you.

This is a zero hour casual position and will be paid at an hourly rate upto £21.24 plus holiday pay. 

About the role

Joining us as a Domestic Violence Perpetrator Specialist Worker means taking on the responsibility of preparing and delivering individual and group interventions, including completing associated pre and post-group assessments and reports. You'll utilise service procedures and practice directions to inform your professional judgment.

Applicants should be willing to work up to two evenings per week and demonstrate flexibility in working across AfC sites, providing cover within your team and to other teams as needed.

Key Responsibilities for this role include:

Collaborate on cases independently from the allocated Social Worker or lead professional Provide high-quality expertise and specialist case consultancy to staff and professionals working with affected families Conduct effective risk and needs assessments and deliver appropriate interventions Engage with individuals and groups to motivate behavior change Assist individuals in understanding their relationship difficulties, underlying beliefs, and intentions, as well as the impact of their behaviors on victims and children, facilitating positive changes

For further information about this role, please contact Justin Walesby by email for an informal discussion.

About you

Educated to a degree level with a relevant professional qualification or significant relevant experience of working with parents / families impacted by domestic violence. Significant experience working with hard to reach and challenging perpetrators with complex needs, including mental health and substance use issues, delivering one to one tailored support and a structured group programme. Theoretical understanding of coercive control and power dynamics within intimate relationships, types of abuse, patterns of behaviours and the impact on the non-abusing parent and children. Good communication and interpersonal skills that are open, honest, persuasive and pragmatic, including excellent negotiation and influencing skills. Strong organisational abilities including: time management, creative-thinking, problem-solving and multitasking.

About our benefits

We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to:

29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC Hybrid and mobile working (between home and work) Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension) Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme A range of staff benefits and discounts An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway

To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children . For our social work offer .

Important Information

Start dates: Achieving for Children have meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected.

Right to work: The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the for right to work guidance.

Equality: We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

For more information about AfC:  Drop in and meet Regina on the first Wednesday of every month at Civic Centre, Twickenham.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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