Join Our Team
Find out more about working with us either as an expert assessor, programme facilitator or, for those looking to gain experience in the sector, as an intern or volunteer.
DVACT-PAI is an established team of independent experts who have worked together for many years with the primary aim of keeping children safe from domestic abuse. All of our work is delivered remotely with the majority of our experts providing services as sessional workers.
To join our register of expert assessors independently please contact the experts register team expertsregister@dvact.org
Working With Us
Joining the Team
When working for us on a sessional basis you can expect:
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Training and mentorship from our established expert team
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Supervision from our clinical managers
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24 hour support from our management team
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Full administrative support from our admin team including technical support
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Independent home working
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Flexible hours
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Competitive rates of pay
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Access to PirkX assistance programme
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Optional community events
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To be involved in a pioneering organisation committed to ensuring the safety of children from abuse.
We are currently recruiting for:
Expert Assessor in Sexual Abuse – Sessional
Role Overview
You will conduct comprehensive, specialised assessments of persons of concern and those who have committed sexual offences as part of evidence gathering in child protection cases. You will write detailed and clear reports outlining the static and dynamic risks with realistic safeguarding plans. This highly specialised role combines clinical insight with structured risk assessment tools to evaluate the risks to specific persons and the likelihood of re-offending. You will help family courts to understand the typology, the drivers of the behaviour, and advise on risk management and safeguarding plans.
This is a specialist subcontractor role where work is undertaken on a sessional basis. An assessment consists of approximately 30-43 hours of work – depending on whether 1 or 2 parents are assessed – and is completed within a timescale of 6-8 weeks.
Key Responsibilities
a. Clinical Assessment: Conduct in-depth clinical interviews and administer
validated, evidence-based psychometric tests.
b. Collateral Review: Analyse extensive case files, including children’s services records, police reports, victim statements, previous convictions, and psychological histories.
c. Risk Formulation & Mitigation: Identify both dynamic (changeable) and static (unchangeable) risk factors, as well as protective factors, to formulate comprehensive risk profiles.
d. Report Writing: Produce highly detailed, objective forensic reports for child protection teams and the family courts. Collaborate in peer review and supervision.
e. Expert testimony: Provide clear, evidence-based testimony as an expert
witness when required.
f. Consultation & Advice: Advise practitioners and case workers on
intervention strategies and safety planning.
Read the full job description and person specification here.
Expert Assessor in Domestic Abuse – Sessional
Role Overview
You will conduct comprehensive, specialised assessments of perpetrators and victims of domestic abuse as part of evidence gathering in child protection cases. You will write detailed and clear reports outlining the static and dynamic risks with realistic safeguarding plans. This highly specialised role combines clinical insight with structured risk assessment tools to evaluate the risks to specific persons and the likelihood of re-offending. You will help family courts to understand the typology, the drivers of the behaviour, and advise on risk management and safeguarding plans.
This is a specialist subcontractor role where work is undertaken on a sessional basis. An assessment consists of approximately 30-43 hours of work – depending on whether 1 or 2 parents are assessed – and is completed within a timescale of 6-8 weeks.
Key Responsibilities
a. Clinical Assessment: Conduct in-depth clinical interviews and administer
validated, evidence-based psychometric tests and inventories.
b. Collateral Review: Analyse extensive case files, including children’s services records, police reports, victim statements, previous convictions, and psychological histories.
c. Risk Formulation & Mitigation: Identify both dynamic (changeable) and static (unchangeable) risk factors, as well as protective factors, to formulate comprehensive risk profiles.
d. Report Writing: Produce highly detailed, objective forensic reports for child
protection teams and the family courts. Collaborate in peer review and
supervision.
e. Expert testimony: Provide clear, evidence-based testimony as an expert
witness when required.
f. Consultation & Advice: Advise practitioners and case workers on
intervention strategies and safety planning.
Read the full job description and person specification here.
Virtual Volunteering and Internships
Are you interested in gaining valuable experience and knowledge working for an innovative and highly respected group of experts?
We are looking for volunteers or interns who can support our busy organisation in the following areas:
Programme support – supporting direct work with victims and families
Assessment support – providing assistance to experts completing assessments
Administrative support – assisting the operations manager in all areas
Website and PR – Maintaining the company website, creating blogs and news content
An internship will provide successful candidates with:
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Flexible working hours
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Weekly one to one meetings with a dedicated mentor
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Opportunities to develop skills and experience in your field of interest
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Training within your chosen role
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Support with career progression
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References/testimonials on completion
Contact Claire Verney at claireverney.pai@dvact.org for further information.