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Independent Domestic Violence Advisor
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 28,035 - 28,035 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Derby, Derbyshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Independent Domestic Violence Advisor - County
£28,035.36 a year
Derby
Hours per week: 37.5
Contract type: Permanent
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact through supporting domestic abuse survivors? Do you want to make a difference to someone's life every single day? Do you have resilience and adaptability? Do you thrive working in a busy environment, where you'd become part of a close-knit team that has a real impact in Derbyshire?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you!
We have an exciting role working as part of our established Community IDVA Team offering proactive support to individuals experiencing domestic abuse, assessed as high risk.
We're looking for an experienced domestic abuse professional to join our Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) team. Our IDVAs have key roles within our community, as they provide short to medium term support to high-risk victim/survivors of domestic abuse empowering survivors to understand and overcome their current situation, allowing them to move forward and regain control of their lives.
Job requirements
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Manage your case load, making sure each victim/survivor referred receives the appropriate service that fits their individual needs.
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Complete risk assessments, safety plans, and referrals to other agencies using an evidence-based risk identification checklist and support plan.
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Work within a multi-agency framework including MARAC, the police, health professionals, child protection, housing practitioners and other voluntary and statutory specialists.
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Provide practical, emotional and advocacy support that empowers victims of abuse and empowers them to overcome their current situation. You’ll focus on safety planning, practical safety measures and the use of civil and criminal justice systems to increase protection.
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Work in partnership, where relevant/appropriate, with the perpetrator intervention service, making sure all necessary processes are carried out to maintain the safety of the victim/survivor.
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Keep victims/survivors at the heart of everything you do and keep them informed. Provide access to services and support organisations to help them achieve their goals.
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Deliver support in locations that are safe, accessible and flexible to the needs of the victim/survivor and the service.
What we’re looking for
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A good level of education including GCSE English and maths, or equivalent.
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Substantial experience of directly supporting adults who have experienced domestic abuse or who have other complex needs.
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A formal qualification, such as a recognised IDVA qualification, or the willingness to complete this.
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A good understanding of domestic abuse, including the impact on those affected by it and the legal and practical remedies available to them.
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An understanding of safeguarding issues and procedures and legislation relating to domestic violence.
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Full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle for work.
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DBS check.
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Police vetted.
Be a catalyst for change and help us impact the way our region addresses abusive relationships. Apply now!
Please note - we will be interviewing as we go, and so the vacancy may close earlier than stated if we find the right person.
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