Behaviour Change Specialist - Domestic Abuse Intervention

The YOU Trust; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Enhanced annual leave

Matched pension

Job summary

The YOU Trust is seeking a permanent Behaviour Change Worker in Yeovil to support individuals who perpetrate domestic abuse. You will lead assessments, deliver interventions, and work closely with SIDAS and partner agencies to improve safety and reduce risk.

You will apply motivational interviewing, conduct risk and needs assessments, and use IT tools to document work. The role requires travel across Somerset and a willingness to undertake training within a year.

Qualifications

• Recognised relevant qualification or willingness to undertake training within a year of appointment.
• Experience of supporting men and women who experience/perpetrate domestic abusive and violent behaviours.
• Experience of undertaking strengths, needs & risk assessments.
• Experience of effective multi-agency and partnership working.
• Experience of motivational interviewing.
• Knowledge of educational group work and dynamics and facilitation.
• Knowledge of MARAC and local domestic violence agencies.
• Knowledge of civil/criminal remedies and the legal system as they relate to those engaged in domestic abusive relationships.
• Knowledge of best practice for children, young people and families experiencing domestic abuse.
• Knowledge of dynamics and impact of domestic abuse and how to support perpetrators.
• Knowledge of diversity and inclusion.
• Knowledge of local, regional and national domestic violence agencies.
• Crisis resolution skills.
• IT skills including Excel, PowerPoint, Word.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals whose behaviours harm others in domestic contexts.
• Provide high quality assessments and interventions from referral onward.
• Engage with SIDAS team and partners to enhance safety and reduce risk.
• Identify drivers of abusive behaviour and support access to services.
• Support clients to address underlying issues such as health or housing.

Skills

Domestic abuse knowledge

Risk assessments

Multi-agency work

Motivational interviewing

Group work facilitation

Legal system knowledge

Diversity & inclusion

IT skills

Engagement & motivation

Travel & on-call readiness

Education

Relevant qualification or willingness to train

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

The YOU Trust is seeking a permanent Behaviour Change Worker in Yeovil to support individuals who perpetrate domestic abuse. You will lead assessments, deliver interventions, and work closely with SIDAS and partner agencies to improve safety and reduce risk.

You will apply motivational interviewing, conduct risk and needs assessments, and use IT tools to document work. The role requires travel across Somerset and a willingness to undertake training within a year.