Reducing the Risk of Domestic Abuse Prevention & Training Officer
Background to the post
Reducing the Risk is an Oxfordshire based charity committed to the safety and empowerment of victims of abuse and of those who support them - and to promoting partnership working. The charity acts as a safe, trustworthy, responsive and inclusive resource for victims and their families, through its services in Oxfordshire, and for volunteers and practitioners nationally through its consultancy and training.
In particular it has developed the Reducing the Risk DA Champion Network. This involves: multi agency training, supporting and linking front line practitioners from a range of services so that they can work together to reduce the risk and promote the wellbeing of victims and survivors.
The charity plans to develop its training service as a self-sustaining social enterprise. The Prevention & Training Officer will play a vital role in the development of the charity’s work.
Scope and purpose of the role
The post holder will be a key member of Reducing the Risk’s Training Team.
The post holder will focus on identifying, building and working in partnership with external partners, local stakeholders and communities regionally and nationally to support the entrepreneurial element of Reducing the Risk. They will, together with the Prevention & Training Manager and CEO, carry responsibility for the development of relationships and opportunities. They will expand and deliver Reducing the Risk’s training offers, scale out Reducing the Risk’s Network of DA Champions and support the development of new and existing stakeholder relationships.
They will also be expected both to design and deliver training and to organise and manage elements of Reducing the Risk’s training workload.
Reducing the Risk’s core values are integral to this post: providing advice, consultancy and training solutions which are safe, evaluated, and inclusive and which enable participants to achieve changes in their practice which increase safety and transform the lives of adults and children affected by abuse.
Core Responsibilities
The post holder will:
develop effective partnerships at a local, regional and national level and work with stakeholders to scale out and delivery of the Reducing the Risk Network of Champions
support the successful implementation of the Reducing the Risk Champions’ Network, maintaining excellent working relationships with our partners and local stakeholders, aligning with our strategy whilst remaining locally relevant.
represent Reducing the Risk as and when required in work relating to the adoption of the Reducing the Risk Network of DA Champions.
cultivate and actively promote the Reducing the Risk Network at events and conferences
work closely with colleagues in Reducing the Risk to ensure data collection and outcome monitoring processes are in place to help evidence and inform our local impact
become a competent and confident trainer and develop and deliver training elements as capacity allows
support the effective delivery of Reducing the Risk’s goals, as set out in strategic and business plans and in line with charitable objectives, values and ethos and governing documents.
work with the CEO to prioritise sustainability and greater independence through growing and fulfilling our potential for earned income while so far as possible enabling an inclusive training offer
proactively ensure all our work is informed by academic research, learning, practice wisdom as well as the voice of victims and survivors
promote collaborative working across all parts of the organisation.
General Responsibilities:
represent and be an ambassador for Reducing the Risk
work to support the mission, ethos, and values of Reducing the Risk
be flexible and carry out other associated duties as may arise, develop, or be assigned in line with the broad remit of the position
advise on issues around diversity and equality of opportunity throughout Reducing the Risk
represent Reducing the Risk through the media, enhancing its image and profile
This job description does not form part of your contract of employment and can be amended in negotiation with the post-holder from time to time as the needs of the organisation require.
Person Specification:
Essential
A strong networker who can create the necessary contacts both to extend our approach, so as to make a difference for victims and practitioners, and to support income generation
Willingness to develop training and become a successful trainer
Ability to adopt a solution-focused approach and make effective and timely decisions
Interpersonal skills and effective spoken and written communication so as to engage audiences, and encourage understanding and participation
Ability to pay attention to detail
Evidence of commitment to upholding the rights of people facing disadvantage and discrimination
Facilitation skills at all levels of the organisation’s engagement
Ability to inspire, empower and support people to achieve organisational objectives and sustained high levels of performance
Liaison skill with a wide range of people, including charities, local government, the private sector, and service users
Preferred
Ability to advise and guide the charity on all aspects of Diversity and Inclusion
Knowledge:
Some knowledge of domestic abuse and capacity to develop this further
Insight into the experiences of minoritised communities
Experience working with CRM systems
Education:
Preferred Degree Level education, or evidence of recent continuing professional development in a professional area relevant to the post, is required.
Personal Attributes:
A team player able to work in a small team and work together to maximise the teams’ strengths
Strong on detail, project and performance management and able to set and monitor objectives
Integrity and good interpersonal skills
Commitment to the principle of equal opportunities
An ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work
Commitment to the values and ethos of Reducing the Risk and to supporting people who are victims of domestic violence and abuse
This role entails flexibility to work some evenings and weekends and will require some travel within the UK.