Independent Domestic Violence Adviser

3 weeks ago


Leicester, United Kingdom Freeva Full time

**Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA) - Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Groups**

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**Salary: £24,000 (non-qualified*) - £26,146 (IDVA qualification)**

*Full accredited training provided

Providing individual support to high-risk adult victims of domestic abuse with the aim of reducing risk and re-victimisation.

Main Purpose of Role:
1. Providing specialist support to Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) of domestic and or sexual abuse, identified at high risk of harm; including victims with No Recourse to Public Funds

2. Attend MARAC and represent the views of the victim, share up-to-date information, and act as a link between the victim and the MARAC agencies.

4. Complete initial safety planning with victims, sharing information to increase the safety, health and well-being and complete immediate actions that will enhance the safeguarding of each individual such as support to access civil remedies, target hardening referrals, safeguarding referrals etc.

5. Develop an individual care plan to meet individual risk and needs identified for each client

6. Undertake short term crisis intervention support to victims with the aim of reducing risk. Provide advocacy, emotional and practical support and information to victims including legal options, housing, health and finance.

7. Risk assess and regularly review the risk assessment and deliver service in keeping with the result

8. Ensure the effective information sharing at MARAC including providing updates for reviews of cases as appropriate.

9. Liaising with statutory and non-statutory services to ensure the physical safety, emotional welfare and mental health of the client is supported appropriately

10. Promote community cohesion and facilitate access to other local specialist agencies for ongoing specialist support and advocacy.

13. Support clients through the Criminal and Civil Justice Systems, explaining the procedures and their role and rights within that system

14. Work as part of Freeva's Specialist Domestic Abuse team

**Essential Requirements**:A recognised IDVA training certificate, or demonstrable equivalent experience and a willingness to undertake relevant study. Full UK Driving Licence & use of own vehicle.

**Salary**: £24,000.00-£26,146.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you hold a relevant IDVA qualification/certificate?
- Do you have experience of working with victims of domestic +/or sexual abuse?

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 25/03/2024



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