Domestic Abuse Advocate

1 week ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom GCS Recruitment Specialists Ltd Full time

Caritas Futures is supporting a fantastic charity in their search for a Domestic Abuse Advocate on a full time basis (37.5 hours per week).


As a Domestic Abuse Advocate you will provide high quality frontline domestic abuse support service to victims assessed as standard and medium risk.

You will be responsible for caseload and all aspects of case management, including risk assessment, needs assessment, support planning, and consultation involvement.

You will work within a multi-agency framework, including child and adult safeguarding procedures, to support and advocate for victims.

Requirements:

  • Minimum level 3 qualification in a related field
  • Experience of working with vulnerable adults and children, acknowledging safeguarding concerns and responding appropriately
  • Experience of working with victims of domestic abuse in a professional capacity
  • Experience of managing a caseload of vulnerable individuals
  • Experience of working/liaising within a multiagency setting
  • Have knowledge of the indicators and dynamics of domestic abuse from both an adult and child's perspective
  • Understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic abuse and their children
  • Have knowledge of relevant legislation and good practice requirements, particularly in safeguarding children and adults, homelessness, immigration and cultural diversity
  • Understanding of trauma informed approaches
  • Evidence of the ability to build and develop supportive relationships with victims of abuse
  • Ability to communicate effectively with and advocate for vulnerable people
  • Work in a personcentred way
For immediate consideration please forward a copy of your current CV and daytime contact details at your earliest opportunity.

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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