Children and Young People's Advocate

1 week ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Premier Christian Communications Ltd Full time £18 - £20

Role:
Independent Domestic Violence AdvisorBased: HammersmithSalary: £18-£20 umb

Start Date:

ImmediatelyDuration: 8 weeks Hours: 35 hours per week Monday to FridayOur client, a leading domestic abuse charity is looking to recruit an IDVA to provide high-quality telephone or face to face crisis intervention, information, advocacy and proactive support to women referred to the service, in respect to risk management and safety planning, criminal and civil remedies, housing, health, welfare rights, and children's legislation.

Assess the needs and risks of survivors, carry out short- and longer-term risk management, safety planning and support and identify and refer to services appropriate to their needs, including MARAC and ensuring that our services are accessible to those with protected characteristics and/or facing multiple disadvantages.

Advise women of their rights and options for seeking help and support from other agencies, encouraging them to engage with other agencies, making referrals and co-ordinating the provision of multi-agency support where necessary, and proactively advocate to ensure barriers to accessing support and protection are reduced.

Participate in multi-agency conferences in respect of children and adults at risk as required, providing reports and undertaking actions as necessary.

Participate in multi-agency working groups, focus groups, and conduct reviews of the project when requested to do so, and follow through on agreed appropriate actions that arise from the Social Care Steering Group meetings attended by management.

Work with the Manager s and Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to ensure all monitoring and evaluation for the project is accurate and fully maintained, and keep managers informed of any issues and successes.

A relevant qualification, for example in domestic violence, criminal justice, law, social work or related area.

A thorough understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence (physical, emotional and sexual violence, so-called 'honour-based violence', forced marriage, stalking and harassment) and its impact on women, children, families and communities.

An excellent understanding of legislation that correlates with domestic abuse with particular regard to legal and civil options, housing, benefits, matrimonial and children.

At least one year's experience of supporting women who have experienced domestic violence, forced marriage or 'honour-based violence'.Experience of risk and needs assessment, safety and support planning, particularly withclients with complex/multiple needs.

At least one year experience of working in a co-located setting with another agency and providing consultations/briefings to professionals to support in upskilling them around Domestic Abuse.

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