Domestic Abuse Intervention Officer

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Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better.

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In Barnet we are recruiting new positions to enhance our Domestic Abuse services and create a new Barnet Domestic Abuse Support Hub (BDASH). This will increase our capacity for facilitation of Advocacy and Support services for victims and survivors of domestic abuse.

The Domestic Abuse Intervention Officers (DAIO) will provide high‑quality, independent, and trauma‑informed support to victims and survivors of domestic abuse who are at risk of harm. The DAIO will work across statutory and community settings to ensure victims’ safety, advocate for their needs, and support them through the criminal justice system and other relevant services. You will assess risk and need, plan and deliver focused intervention to safeguard vulnerable adults, children and families and promote positive outcomes.

You will also contribute to the delivery of highly effective Barnet’s Domestic Abuse Support Hub (BDASH) in an efficient manner, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision, dependent upon the complexities of the case. This post is key to developing Barnet’s model of domestic abuse intervention in line with the Council’s Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy.

Interviews will be held 19th – 24th March 2026.

Please to download the Job description for this role. (Right-click and select “Open in new tab” so you can keep the job description open while completing your application)

• Level 3 accredited qualification in supporting victims of domestic abuse (e.g., Safe Lives IDVA training or equivalent).
• Experience of providing emotional and practical support to victims of domestic abuse, including safety planning and risk assessment.
• Experience of developing plans regarding victims and survivors of domestic abuse and implementing tailored support plans based on individual needs and risks.
• Proven experience in undertaking pro‑active case work to reduce risk and make victims safe including visiting in the community and at home as needed, undertaking assertive outreach work to engage multiple‑needs victims and survivors, working jointly with partner agencies, participating in and chairing case reviews, professional meetings, reporting to court and other forums, delivering actions within timescales, advocating for victims and meeting agreed targets.
• The ability to assess and balance risk and protective factors within a legislative, theoretical, best practice and policy framework.
• The ability to liaise with professionals across housing, health, education, police, and social care to ensure coordinated support.

• 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents.
• Work‑life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part‑time.
• A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more.
• Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle‑to‑work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Employee well‑being training programmes including confidential employee assistance.

Read the job description and person specification before clicking Apply to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact Radlamah Canakiah (Strategy Manager) on rad

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