£300/day – 10 days/month
About the appointment
Introduction
The Domestic Homicide Review (DHR) process is underpinned by the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004, which sets out that a DHR should be considered when a death of a person has, or appears to have resulted from violence, abuse or neglect by a current or ex-intimate partner, a family member or a member of the same household.
Appointment description
Title: Member of the Domestic Homicide Review Quality Assurance Board
Roles Available: Three
Commitment: Members will be expected to provide availability for up to 10 days per month plus additional days when requested.
Remuneration: £300 per day
Appointment: Three-years, with the possibility of extension
Location: Meetings will be conducted remotely via MS Teams within the United Kingdom. Exceptionally the Chair may choose for a meeting to take place at the Home Office in London on occasion.
Reporting to: Head of Interpersonal Abuse Unit Public Safety Group
Purpose:
We are seeking to make three appointments: members of the Domestic Homicide Review (DHR) Quality Assurance Board.
The purpose of the DHR Quality Assurance (QA) Board is to: assess report standards, ensure the DHR statutory guidance has been adhered to; that the DHR Chair has engaged with appropriate agencies, organisations and family and friends to establish a full picture as possible; and that learning has been identified and the likelihood of further domestic abuse related deaths are minimised.
Person specification
Essential criteria
· Demonstrate you have a minimum of 3 years’ experience gained in public sector, voluntary sector and/or academia of:
a. working on domestic abuse or
b. working on domestic abuse related deaths (including domestic homicide and/or suicides and unexplained deaths linked to domestic abuse).
· If applying for the position reserved for an individual with policing experience, please set out experience of investigating domestic abuse and/or oversight of domestic abuse investigations.
· Enhanced knowledge of domestic abuse, including research, guidance and legislation relating to adults and children, including for example the DA Act 2021, Children’s Act 2004, the Care Act 2014 and the Equality Act 2010.
· Understanding of intersectionality and its impact on an individual’s experiences and interactions with agencies.
· An understanding of the role and context of the main agencies likely to be involved in the review.
· Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others in a professional decision-making committee or forum, constructively contributing to discussions, negotiating between conflicting opinions and values and generating options to reach consensus.
· The ability to objectively and critically analyse, synthesise and evaluate evidence from diverse sources and identify key issues, learning and messages.
· Being a skilled communicator and influencer, who can listen effectively while communicating their views concisely and clearly to others, including board members and stakeholders.
· The ability and confidence to deal with difficult situations sensitively.
· Professional curiosity with a drive for continuous learning, keeping updated with relevant legislative, policy and societal developments in the areas of safeguarding, homicide prevention.
· As part of the application process, please state whether you or the organisation you work for are involved in the commissioning, chairing or advocacy of DHRs.
In addition, if you are being considered for the Report Writer role you will also need to demonstrate:
· Proven ability to write evidence-based reports.
Part Two – Knowledge, Skills and Attributes
· The ability to recognise and draw appropriately on professional expertise with self-awareness.
· A sound understanding of and strong commitment to diversity, public service values and the principles of public life.
Please note that we will not appoint candidates where there is a conflict of interest that could impact or be perceived to impact the decisions made by the Quality Assurance Board. This includes any individual who undertakes regular advocacy for DHRs or is an active/regular DHR Chair.
Desirable criteria
· Experience of supporting domestic abuse victims or frontline experience in the domestic abuse sector is desirable although not essential.