Senior Domestic Abuse Specialist

Senior Domestic Abuse SpecialistContract:             12 months initially, with possible extension
Hours:                  25 hours per week working 10:00am–1:00am over a 4-week shift pattern (Monday–Sunday)
Salary:                 £35,000 FTE (£23,333 actual salary)
Location:               Bradford/WakefieldBackground

Raneem’s Law is a national initiative designed to strengthen the police response to domestic abuse by embedding independent domestic abuse specialists within police Customer Control Centres (CCCs). The programme aims to improve the quality, consistency, and timeliness of police decision-making at the first point of contact, ensuring risks are accurately identified and victims/survivors receive effective safeguarding and support.

The West Yorkshire pilot works in partnership with West Yorkshire Police to enhance frontline responses to domestic abuse, improve victim safety, and embed trauma-informed, victim-centred practice within policing environments.

• Provide specialist domestic abuse advice and support on live incidents within Customer Control Centres.
• Review domestic abuse risk assessments and provide guidance on appropriate risk grading and police responses.
• Listen to domestic abuse calls and advise call handlers on risk indicators, victim engagement, and safeguarding concerns.
• Support officers attending incidents by providing relevant information and safeguarding advice.
• Ensure victims’ voices, vulnerabilities, and risks are reflected in police decision-making.
• Quality assure domestic abuse responses across call handling and incident management.
• Identify repeat victimisation, escalating risk, and patterns of perpetrator behaviour.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and support to Domestic Abuse Specialists.
• Act as a point of escalation for operational queries and complex cases.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, reflective practice, and effective multi-agency working.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with safeguarding, confidentiality, and information governance requirements.

• Recognised domestic abuse qualification or relevant experience working within the domestic abuse sector.
• Strong understanding of domestic abuse, Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), and safeguarding legislation and practice.
• Experience supporting victims/survivors of domestic abuse, including risk assessment, safety planning, and advocacy.
• Knowledge of MARAC processes and multi-agency safeguarding arrangements.
• Experience of working within or alongside police services or similar partnership environments.
• Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to assess and manage risk, analyse complex information, and provide evidence-based advice.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while maintaining professional boundaries.
• DBS on the Update Service or dated within last 12 months.