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
DC