Social Welfare Professional – DV Risk Assessor

The Role

Risk Assessors form part of the Domestic violence services and will be primarily assigned to the Police GBDV Hubs. The role involves supporting victims of domestic violence who attend the hubs to file police reports or seek safety and protection related to their situation. The Risk Assessor will conduct structured risk assessments using the various assessment tools, for which full in-service training and certification will be provided. The position operates on a shift basis, including night. In addition, Risk Assessors provide immediate crisis support and assist clients in strengthening both short-term stability and longer-term wellbeing. The successful candidate must demonstrate commitment, resilience, and the ability to thrive within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team where changing priorities and complex cases are part of daily operations.
The selected persons shall be directly accountable to the Leader of the service.

The Persons

The individuals interested in this role shall be in possession of a Degree in Humanities (MQF level 6) or a related equivalent qualification. Eligible candidates must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and are fluent in Maltese and English to be eligible for an interview. Qualifications and experience claimed must be supported by certificates and/or testimonials. Applicants in possession of a foreign qualification/s are to produce with their application, a recognition statement on comparability of qualifications issued by the Malta Qualification Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC). In addition, candidates are requested to submit an updated CV including 2 referees’ contact details and a valid police conduct.