Independent Domestic Violence Advisor

4 weeks ago


Sussex, United Kingdom Change Grow Live Full time

Overview:
**Change Grow Live** are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives.

Our core values are

As an
**Independent Domestic Violence Advisor**, you will work as a part of multi-agency team, including Police, Mental Health and substance use services, the aim of which is to intervene with those that have been identified as the most high-risk perpetrators of domestic abuse in West Sussex, East Sussex and Brighton and Hove.

As the dedicated IDVA, you will be supporting identified domestic abuse victims/survivors with direct case management and supporting access to IDVA services. This post will also assist in reducing risk of harm to survivors of domestic abuse through collaborative working with partner agencies.

**Where***: Your base will be East Sussex however, the role is Pan-Sussex with an expectation of travelling to different Local Authorities as and when needed.

**When***: We are looking for the right person to join the team ASAP

**Hours***: 37.5

**Salary**: CGL Points 23 - 28 (£26,393.77- £30,316.74)

**Responsibilities**:
**About the role**:

- Assist in the delivery of a PAN Sussex community based IDVA Service within the High Harm Domestic Abuse Perpetrators Project focus will be on medium and high risk and vulnerable victims of domestic abuse across East Sussex & Brighton & Hove.
- Identify risk and complete service user safety and support plans.
- To offer a comprehensive range of holistic and professional interventions and strategies to our client group, including referrals/signposting to accommodation support services, legal advice, court support, crisis intervention, support with the MARAC process, outreach community support and statutory services to effect change.
- Undertake initial assessments, understand the principles of and implementation of risk assessments, DASH, RIC safety planning and risk management. Provide appropriate individual sessions, meaningful telephone contact and/or support to access domestic abuse services.
- To identify causes, effects and triggers of problematic behaviour and strategies to overcome these. Demonstrate strong crisis management skills to deal with stressful and difficult situations and reduce risk levels.

**About you**:

- Significant experience of working in one or more of the following fields:
Social work, Probation, Health, Substance Misuse, Family and/or Criminal Justice work, Housing and substantial experience of direct case work or experience with people who have experienced a violent or abusive relationship.
- Holds a Safe Lives (CAADA) IDVA training certificate or are already enrolled in training.
- Experience of undertaking risk assessments and developing/reviewing risk management plans.
- An understanding of the issues affecting people who are or have recently experienced domestic abuse/violence and the impact on their health, unborn and existing children. The legislative framework that surrounds these issues.

**What we will give to you**:

- 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”
- Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
- Contributory pension scheme
- A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
- A friendly and supportive team
- Training, career development & progression opportunities

**_
Please read attached Job Description & Role Specifics for a more detailed outline of responsibilities_**

**Closing date: 23rd November 2023**

**Interview Date: 28th November 2023, Face to Face in West Sussex**

**Value Based Interview (VBI): Week beginning 27th November 2023**

We would love you to get in touch for more information about the High Harm Perpetrator Project and this role, please don’t hesitate to contact:



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