12 Oct
RISE Mutual
East London
Fixed Term Contract - 1-year -37 hours a week
About RISE
At RISE, we strive to create a world where individuals lead safe, purposeful lives through better relationships within families and communities, reducing harmful behaviour and minimising crime. Our evidence-based programs challenge attitudes and drive long-lasting behaviour change, empowering individuals to break cycles of harmful behaviour. As specialists in behaviour change courses within the criminal justice system and wider community, our primary objectives are reducing re-victimisation, preventing reoffending, and protecting the public.
Role Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Domestic Abuse Specialist Practitioner to join our dynamic team. In this role,
you will deliver both individual and group interventions in community and custody settings, focusing on the Culturally Integrated Family Approach (CIFA) to domestic abuse. You will engage with victims, perpetrators, family members, and extended networks to address and reduce domestic abuse across the North and North West London boroughs.
KeyResponsibilities
One-to-One Delivery:
- Implement culturally informed and multi-agency interventions according to RISEs Domestic Abuse Perpetrator and CIFA manuals.
- Engage with racialised and marginalised communities using tailored materials.
- Collaborate with the Advanced Practitioner and Safety Advisor to conduct weekly risk reviews.
- Utilise motivational interviewing and strength-based approaches to foster engagement with service users.
- Conduct group or one-to-one sessions that promote behaviour change and accountability.
- Liaise with professionals to ensure the safety of individuals at imminent risk, adhering to RISEs procedures.
- Maintain high standards in assessments, reports, and intervention planning.
- Provide consultations to professionals to enhance referral appropriateness and understanding of domestic abuse.
- Lead and participate in training courses and interventions as needed.
Safety Support Service Integration:
- Work closely with Domestic Abuse Safety Advisors to manage risks and establish treatment goals.
- Ensure a culturally sensitive and integrated approach is employed prior to interventions.
Recording and Administrative Tasks:
- Accurately record data (attendance, feedback, reports) using RISEs systems.
- Maintain an audit trail of communications with partner organisations.
- Complete risk and vulnerability assessments in accordance with RISEs templates.
- Contribute to the evaluation of social impact through questionnaires and case studies.
General Tasks:
- Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with service users and stakeholders.
- Represent RISE and its interventions at key community events.
- Attend clinical consultancy meetings for ongoing support and professional development.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Understanding of race, culture, and equality issues in communities.
- Experience in domestic abuse or trauma interventions.
- Proven ability to conduct risk assessments and produce high-quality reports.
- Experience in multi-agency liaison and risk management.
- Capacity to motivate and engage challenging client groups.
- Openness to feedback and willingness to adapt to new ways of working.
- An Enhanced DBS Check is required.
Desirable Skills
- Ability to develop new interventions.
- Relevant qualifications (e.g., social work, probation studies, CBT, or family therapy).
Corporate Responsibilities
- Uphold RISEs vision of transforming lives through rehabilitation.
- Demonstrate our core values: People, Change, Innovation, Diversity, Excellence, Evidence-led, Collaboration, and Social Impact.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals affected by domestic abuse and meet the criteria outlined above, we would love to hear from you!
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▶️ Specialist Practitioner
🖊️ RISE Mutual
📍 East London