Crossroads Derbyshire

Part of Derbyshire Domestic Abuse Services Consortium

ABC Project (Abusive Behavioural Change)

(Formerly SAM Perpetrator Programme)

Group facilitator Person Specification

Education and training

Essential

  • Maths and English to grade A – C or equivalent.
  • Able to demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development.

Desirable

  • A level three qualification or above.

IT skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel and Power Point.
  • A competent use of Outlook and the internet.
  • Ability to use computerised monitoring systems.

Experience and knowledge

Essential

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  • At least one year’s experience of working with domestic violence issues.
  • Experience and understanding of risk assessment in relation to domestic violence and abuse
  • A good understanding of the nature of domestic violence and abuse and its effects on victims and children.
  • An understanding of the impact of domestic violence and abuse on children and parenting.
  • An understanding of why some perpetrators use abusive behaviours towards their partners in relationships.
  • Experience of managing own workload and administration.
  • An understanding of safeguarding, child protection and responsibilities in relation to information sharing.
  • Experience of partnership and multi agency working to improve responses to domestic violence and safeguarding, and liaising with other professionals.
  • An understanding of the additional possible needs of those experiencing domestic violence from BME and LGBT communities.

Desirable

  • An understanding of risk factors in working with perpetrators of domestic abuse.
  • Experience of working with perpetrators on the issues of violence and abuse towards their partners.
  • An understanding of the criminal justice system in relation to domestic violence and abuse and other legal options available to those experiencing domestic abuse.

Attributes

Essential

  • The ability to create effective working relationships within partnership/multi agency structures.
  • The ability to develop service provision to achieve excellence.
  • The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of people over sensitive and complex issues, verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to work to deadlines and take responsibility for meeting agreed targets.
  • Ability to work on own initiative, be proactive and take responsibility for actions.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team towards a common objective.

Desirable

  • Skills in facilitating group work or the ability to develop those skills.

Equalities

Essential

  • Ability to recognise discrimination in its various forms, and to take appropriate action.
  • A commitment to anti oppressive practice.

Personal qualities

Essential

  • A commitment to increasing the safety of those experiencing domestic violence and abuse.
  • Diplomacy and strong negotiating skills.
  • Willingness to work flexibly as and when required.

August 2016

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