Independent Domestic Violence Advisor

2 weeks ago


Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Northamptonshire Police Full time

Role type- OPCC- Contract duration- Fixed Term Contract- Contract type- Part Time- Department- OPFCC- Location- Northamptonshire- Grade/scale- Staff - Scale 6 - Range- Salary
- £28,530 - £30,375 - salary will be pro rata for part time contracts.
- Hours per week- 18.5Contract duration

Number of months
- 18- Closing date*
- 10/09/2023, 23:55
- The purpose of this role- The role of IDVA involves providing a pro-active service to victims of domestic abuse who have been assessed as high-risk within a multi-agency setting.- Job description- Voice for Victims and Witnesses supports victims and witnesses of crime who reside in Northamptonshire. Voice for Victims and Witnesses provide the management of the Counties partnership funded Sunflower Centre. The role of IDVA involves providing a pro-active service to victims of domestic abuse who have been assessed as high-risk within a multi-agency setting. The work of the IDVA is distinct in that it assesses risk and delivers a tailored service which aims to address the safety needs of victims and any children and/or dependents. IDVA’s advocate on behalf of their clients, ensuring that they remain at the centre of all that we do, providing advice and support from the point of crisis and referring on to relevant agencies once the risk has reduced. The IDVA aims to support clients to improve their safety, to support their recovery and to achieve long term safety and reduce repeat victimisation.**Why work for **Us**?**

Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner has gained a reputation as a pioneering and innovative organisation, responsible for protecting and serving a large diverse, multi-cultural population.

We are responsible for ensuring community needs are met effectively so, if you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, variety, and the chance to broaden your experience, then the above organisation is the right one for you.

**Equality, diversity, and inclusion**

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion within the organisations where communities are under-represented, including those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions and gender, LGBTQ communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve.

**Flexible working**

All requests for flexible working patterns will be considered and will be dependent on the role.

**Recruitment and Selection Policy**

Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be offered the role over the remaining internal and external applicants.

Please be aware that the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner and Northamptonshire Police are separate employers. Although Police internal vacancies are open to OPFCC staff and vice versa, if you are successful, the change of employer will require a longer onboarding process and you will receive a new contract and payroll number. Service with either employer can be carried over as continuous service.

**Police Barred and Advisory lists**

Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the Police or OPFCC for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.

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