Interpersonal Violence Practitioner

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking an Interpersonal Violence Practitioner (Prevent Coordinator) in Birmingham. This part-time role supports national counter-terrorism objectives through timely statutory checks, promoting safeguarding among vulnerable individuals. Ideal candidates have a background in safeguarding and community engagement, plus strong communication skills. Flexible working options are available, making this an exciting opportunity in a vital area of public safety.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in safeguarding child protection or public protection roles.
• Experience working with high-risk offenders or within MAPPA frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and return CTU lateral checks within five days.
• Support the delivery of the Prevent Strategy across agencies.
• Act as a point of contact for Prevent referrals.

Skills

Experience in safeguarding child protection

Knowledge of Prevent Duty Channel processes

Understanding of contextual safeguarding

Experience with high-risk offenders

Effective relationship building with multi-agency partners

Excellent communication skills

Training delivery skills

Ability to manage sensitive information

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Cultural competence

Job description

Job Summary

This is an exciting fixed-term opportunity for an Interpersonal Violence Practitioner (Prevent Coordinator) to play a crucial role in supporting national counter‑terrorism objectives through early identification intervention and partnership working around radicalisation and extremism affecting children and young people.

Working part-time (21.5 hours per week) you will be responsible for ensuring timely responses to statutory Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) checks supporting Multi‑Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) and promoting a city‑wide multi‑agency approach to safeguarding vulnerable individuals.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in safeguarding multi‑agency working and community engagement particularly in the context of counter‑extremism Prevent and Channel.

Key Duties / Accountabilities (Sample)

• Coordinate and return CTU lateral checks within five working days of receipt.
• Support the delivery of the Prevent Strategy across statutory and voluntary agencies.
• Act as a central point of contact for Prevent referrals, offering expert guidance to colleagues and partners.
• Collate and analyse data to produce quarterly reports on the local risk landscape.
• Attend and contribute to MAPPA and Channel Panel meetings where appropriate.
• Represent the organisation in multi‑agency discussions regarding radicalisation safeguarding and public protection.
• Deliver awareness training (e.g. WRAP) to internal staff and external partners.
• Support the creation of Prevent Champions across service areas.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with community leaders, faith groups and local organisations.
• Provide a culturally competent trauma‑informed and anti‑oppressive response to children vulnerable to extremism.

Skills / Experience

• Proven experience in safeguarding child protection or public protection roles.
• In‑depth knowledge of the Prevent Duty Channel processes and counter‑extremism legislation.
• Strong understanding of contextual safeguarding and the vulnerabilities linked to radicalisation.
• Experience working with high‑risk offenders or within MAPPA frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with multi‑agency partners including police, social care, education and community organisations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to compile reports and chronologies.
• Skilled in training delivery and capacity building across teams.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage sensitive information and meet strict deadlines.
• Confident in using Microsoft Office and case management systems.
• Cultural competence and ability to work with diverse communities in a respectful inclusive manner.

Additional Information

Part‑time role: 21 Hr / week.

The position is office‑based though flexible hybrid working may be considered.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a DBS check is required.