Independent Domestic Violence Advisor

1 month ago

Preston, United Kingdom Victim Support Full time

We have an exciting opportunity for an IDVA to join our team on a specialist partnership role with Lancashire Police, working 37.5 hours a week.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we’d love to hear from you

**County/Borough**
- Lancashire

**Office location**
- PR1 3HQ

**Full time/Part time**
- Full time

**Hours per week**
- 37.5

**Work schedule**
- Monday - Friday 8am-4pm/ 9am-5pm

**Basic Salary**
- £25,500 per annum (unqualified) £27,500 per annum (qualified)

**Contract type**
- Fixed Term

**DBS required?**
- Yes

**End date (if fixed term)**
- 31/3/2025

**Police vetting required?**
- Yes

**Closing Date**
- 19/12/2023

**Ref No**
- 5327

**What we offer**:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

**About the role**:
You will be working in partnership with Lancashire Constabulary, predominately based at Chorley Police Station and Lancashire Victim Service’s Preston Office. Operation Provide is an innovate pilot initiative aimed at increasing access to services for high risk victims of domestic abuse who may be reluctant or feel unable to engage in support in order to manage their situation and the risks posed to them.

You will be attending to reports of domestic violence/abuse or revisits with police officers to ensure that the victim receives early access to independent information about their options and rights. You will provide bespoke safety planning and work with the police and other agencies to mitigate risks to the victim. Whilst the role is working in partnership with the police, you will be an independent advocate and support the victim to make informed decisions and will hold a small caseload.

You will need:
- An understanding of domestic abuse, risk assessment and risk management preferably with an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor accreditation.
- To be a good communicator and able to build trust and relationships with client demonstrating empathy and understanding.
- The ability to build relationships with key stakeholders and develop multi-agency responses to support and reduce the harm to victims.
- The ability to appropriately challenge and advocate on behalf of victims in order to achieve positive outcomes and reduce the risks posed to victims
- To be flexible, adaptable and highly resilient.
- Full clean driving license and access to a vehicle
- You will need to pass police vetting

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

**About Us**:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required and you will need to pass police vetting.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

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