17631 - Domestic Abuse Safety Officer, Yorkshire and the Humber Probation Service, Leeds, Full Time
| Posting date: | 15 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £37,238 to £44,520 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 June 2026 |
| Location: | LS1 2EE |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Ministry of Justice |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 17631 |
Summary
Some roles in probation require employees to have access to additional intelligence systems that require a higher level of vetting. An example of this, is the multi-agency ‘Visor’ system. If you are applying for a role that requires you to access systems such as Visor, you will be expected to undertake additional vetting for this once you commence in post, in addition to the pre-employment checks.
Overview of the job
Working within regional Interventions Teams, the postholder will support clients who meet the DASO Service eligibility criteria. Clients are victims and/or current partners of domestic abuse perpetrators required to attend offending behaviour interventions. The role holder will use their knowledge of domestic abuse, wider criminal justice system and organisations to provide bespoke support to clients, advocating client safety and managing their risk of harm.
Summary
The postholder will take a trauma-informed approach and work in accordance with the DASO manual, relevant HMPPS policies and legislation to contribute to risk assessment and client safety planning, as well as acting as a point of contact for the Probation Service for both victims of domestic abuse and people who may be at risk of domestic abuse.
Using knowledge and expertise of domestic abuse, a DASO will prioritise based on risk of harm and promote the safety of clients and their children by identifying potential risks and appropriate strategies to protect them from harm, which could be physical, psychological, emotional or financial.
DASOs will advocate for protection of the victims of domestic abuse with whom they come into contact by presenting the victim perspective to staff within the Probation Service and in other agencies, providing domestic abuse expertise and professional advice on domestic abuse issues.
Role holders will work collaboratively to support the Probation Service in being responsive to recognising risks by escalating imminent risk concerns related to their clients, contributing to the risk management of the Person on Probation on behalf of their clients.
The post holder will work within the aims and values of the Probation Service and HMPPS. This includes demonstrating a commitment to equality and inclusion in line with relevant policies and procedures.
Flexible working hours may be required i.e. evening and weekends, where necessary, to be flexible as to when partners/victims can meet/be contacted.
Overview of the job
Working within regional Interventions Teams, the postholder will support clients who meet the DASO Service eligibility criteria. Clients are victims and/or current partners of domestic abuse perpetrators required to attend offending behaviour interventions. The role holder will use their knowledge of domestic abuse, wider criminal justice system and organisations to provide bespoke support to clients, advocating client safety and managing their risk of harm.
Summary
The postholder will take a trauma-informed approach and work in accordance with the DASO manual, relevant HMPPS policies and legislation to contribute to risk assessment and client safety planning, as well as acting as a point of contact for the Probation Service for both victims of domestic abuse and people who may be at risk of domestic abuse.
Using knowledge and expertise of domestic abuse, a DASO will prioritise based on risk of harm and promote the safety of clients and their children by identifying potential risks and appropriate strategies to protect them from harm, which could be physical, psychological, emotional or financial.
DASOs will advocate for protection of the victims of domestic abuse with whom they come into contact by presenting the victim perspective to staff within the Probation Service and in other agencies, providing domestic abuse expertise and professional advice on domestic abuse issues.
Role holders will work collaboratively to support the Probation Service in being responsive to recognising risks by escalating imminent risk concerns related to their clients, contributing to the risk management of the Person on Probation on behalf of their clients.
The post holder will work within the aims and values of the Probation Service and HMPPS. This includes demonstrating a commitment to equality and inclusion in line with relevant policies and procedures.
Flexible working hours may be required i.e. evening and weekends, where necessary, to be flexible as to when partners/victims can meet/be contacted.