DA Perpetrator Panel Co-ordinator

DA Perpetrator Panel Co-ordinator Job Description

Purpose
To  support  the  delivery  of  an  effective  perpetrator  and  victim  focused  Domestic  Abuse
Perpetrator  Panel  (DAPP)  meeting  and  co-ordinated  response  to  perpetrators  of
domestic abuse in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Powys.

Responsibilities
Organisation/Planning

•  Organise, schedule and attend events/service meetings/resources including

equipment, people and systems

•  Co-ordinate  DAPP  meetings
•  Work closely with other safeguarding and risk management forums (e.g.
Marac, Mappa, IOM) to establish pathways and processes to ensure the
effective sharing of information between forums

•  Plan and organise own work to contribute to Drive Project locally

Processes

•  Follow, create, amend and quality assure processes for use by self and others

related to area of work in line with Drive Project guidance

Record Keeping

•  Create, store, maintain, retrieve and update records/data both manually and

electronically on local and national systems

•  Complete data reports for OPCC and commissioning arrangements in line

with reporting requirements

•  Use and understand common systems relevant to area of work to enable

analysis of information and investigation of queries/problems

•  Maintain confidentiality in relation to data protection issues, Management of

Police Information (MOPI) standards and GDPR

Customer Service and Representation

•  To represent  the Drive Project  locally
•  To present a positive image and service to both internal and external

stakeholders at all levels

Advice and Guidance

•  Receive and respond to enquiries from representatives, including complex

queries related to area of work

•  Provide  relevant  information,  on  the  phone,  face-to-face  or  electronic  based

on Drive Project procedures

•  Escalate more complicated  queries to  Team Lead or Service Manager

Administration

A partnership between:

•  Carry  out  administrative  duties  which  may  include: -

o  Data collation and returns
o  Word processing/keyboarding
o  Formatting  documents
o  Co-ordination of office diaries
o  Secure  distribution  of  case  lists,  minutes  and  actions
o  Filing and storage of information in compliance with GDPR

•  To  operate  associated  machinery/equipment  which  may  include  associated
information  systems  and  telephones,  within  specialist  units/departments  to
collate data to secure sustainable funding and in line with commissioning
requirements

In  addition,  the  post  holder  must  be  prepared  to  undertake  such  additional  duties  which
may  result  from  changing  circumstances,  without  changing  the  general  character  or  level
of responsibility of the post.

Qualifications/Experience

•  Relevant experience relating to Violence against Women and Girls and / or

Offender Management

•  Experience of case management or police data systems
•  2 years’ experience of working front line in a Domestic Abuse Field

Skills

•  Must  be  computer  literate  and  proficient  in  Microsoft  applications.
•  Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage a high volume of work

efficiently and effectively within agreed timescales

•  Able  to  demonstrate  flexibility  and  adaptability  in  a  pressurised  environment
•  Must have excellent, verbal and written communications skills including report

writing

•  Competent  numerical  skills  with  the  ability  to  interpret  data  and  present

findings clearly (e.g. GCSE maths or equivalent qualification)

•  Excellent interpersonal skills, able to develop and maintain positive

professional relationships

Knowledge

•  Understanding  of  the  dynamics  and  behaviours  displayed  in  relation  to

perpetration of domestic abuse.

•  Understanding of risk, risk management and safeguarding
•  Knowledge and understanding of statutory and non-statutory offender

management

•  Knowledge and understanding of root causes, impact and prevalence of
violence against women and girls, domestic abuse and sexual violence

Personal Attributes
Serving the Public

A partnership between:

•  Demonstrates  a  real  belief  in  public  service,  focusing  on  what  matters  to  the

public and will best serve their interests

•  Understands the expectations, needs and concerns of different communities

and strives to address them

•  Understands  the  impact  and  benefits  of  a  needs  led  approach  for  different
communities and identifies the best way to deliver services that meet
individual needs

Professionalism

•  Acts  with  integrity,  in  line  with  values  of  multi-agency  working
•  Acts on own initiative to address issues, showing a strong work ethic and

demonstrating extra effort when required

•  Upholds professional standards, acting as a role model to others and
challenging unprofessional conduct or discriminatory behaviour
•  Remains calm and professional under pressure, defusing conflict

Leading Change

•  Positive about change, adapting different ways of working and encouraging

flexibility in others

•  Constantly  looks  for  ways  to  improve  service  delivery  and  value  for  money,
making  suggestions  for  change  and  encouraging  others  to  contribute  ideas

•  Takes an innovative and creative approach to solving problems
•  Asks for and acts on feedback, learning from experience and continuing to

develop own professional skills and knowledge

Managing Performance

•  Understands the organisation’s objectives and priorities and how own work

fits into these

•  Plans and organises tasks effectively to maintain and improve performance
•  Manages multiple priorities, thinking things through in advance, balancing
resources and co-ordinating activity to complete tasks within deadlines

Decision Making

•  Gathers, verifies and assesses information to gain an accurate understanding

of situations

•  Considers a range of possible options before making clear, timely, justifiable

decisions

•  Reviews decisions considering new information and changing circumstances
•  Exercises discretion and applies professional judgement, ensuring actions and

decisions are proportionate

Working with Others

•  Works  co-operatively  with  others  to  get  things  done,  willingly  giving  help  and

support to colleagues

A partnership between:

•  Explains things well, ensuring instructions are understood and talks to people

using language they understand

•  Listens carefully and asks questions to clarify understanding, expressing own

views positively and constructively

•  Able to negotiate and persuade others by stressing the benefits of a

particular  approach,  keeping  them  informed  of  progress  and  managing  their
expectations
•
Is courteous, polite and considerate, showing empathy and compassion
•  Deals with people as individuals and addresses their specific needs and

concerns

•  Treats  people  with  respect  and  dignity,  dealing  with  them  fairly  and  without

prejudice regardless of their background or circumstances

A partnership between: