Domestic Abuse Specialist

As a Domestic Abuse Specialist working for Aurora New Dawn, you will work to strengthen the police  response to domestic abuse by providing independent, specialist expertise within police control rooms.

Based in a local police control room you will work alongside call handlers, dispatchers, and officers to:

• Assess risk and ensure no opportunities for safeguarding are missed

quality assure police responses to domestic abuse calls

• Review incident logs, DASH/DARA risk assessments, and Body Worn Video (BWV) footage

• Provide operational advice to officers deploying to incidents

• Identify and facilitate referrals into specialist domestic abuse support services

• Improve victim safety from the very first point of contact

Working under the direction of a Senior member of staff you will work independently but collaboratively with Thames Valley police, and in line with our organisational values.

This role involves supporting and developing police staff within police centres. There may also be occasions in the future where you attend callouts alongside officers to observe their engagement with victims, to provide feedback that supports risk assessment and safeguarding processes.

For an informal discussion about the role, or for any queries, please contact Brianne, Service Manager on 02392 479254.

To apply, please send a covering letter and CV to recruitment@aurorand.org.uk

You are advised to read the job description and person specification carefully as the decision to shortlist you for interview will be based on the information you provide in your letter.

We encourage applications from women of all backgrounds and communities and are committed to having a team that is diverse in terms of skills, experiences, and abilities. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic women, as these groups are currently underrepresented in our organisation.

For more information, check out the full job description and person specification below.

Closing date for applications: open ended – we will recruit the first suitable candidates.