Young Person Violence Advocate

6 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Red Snapper Recruitment Ltd Full time

RSR is a public safety, Housing & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety & housing employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety, housing and enterprise security skills and experience.

RSR Justice are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a Young Person’s Violence Advocate (YPVA) based across Salford to provide safety and support to young people who have or currently are living with domestic abuse and suffering the traumatic effects of such. The YPVA will provide a trauma informed support service to support Young People in the local community and deliver specialist domestic abuse support.

This is a part-time (22.5 hours per week) role offering a salary of £16,907 (£27,803 FTE).

**Main Duties**:

- Access, organise and deliver the appropriate services to meet the needs of the children/ young people identifying as high risk of harm.
- Undertake the appropriate risk assessments to measure level of risk i.e. DASH.
- Undertake initial assessments on children and young people and compile individual support and safety plans based on recognised frameworks within agreed timescales.
- Identify and Liaise with the local agencies, professionals and forums which would need to be involved in identifying the cases of young people experiencing serious harm from interpersonal violence and abuse, and ensure that they are linked into an agreed care/referral pathway that includes both safeguarding and MARAC.
- Support the IDVA team when required by holding a small adult case load.
- Liaise with LGBT, diverse communities and other hard to reach groups to imbed inclusion and ensure equality and diversity.
- Provide a welcoming, safe, stimulating and inclusive environment in which children/young people can be supported, enjoy themselves, develop to their full potential and meet the requirements of Every Child Matters and current legislation.
- Work to the standards laid down within the bounds of the Policy and Procedures of the organisation, including Equal Opportunities, Equality & Diversity, Data Protection, Child Protection and Safeguarding, Protection of vulnerable Adults (POVA)Health & Safety and core service user policies at all times. This is not and exhaustive list and all other policies and procedures within the organisation must be complied with.

**Essential Requirements**:

- Minimum of two years’ experience of working with children and young people in a residential or community-based setting and environment.
- Experience of working with children and young people in a crisis situation, demonstrating strong crisis management skills and ability to cope under pressure.
- Experience of supporting high risk victims of domestic abuse.
- Knowledge and understanding of the effects of domestic abuse on men, women, children and young people and relevant legislation.
- In depth understanding of child protection and safeguarding.
- Working knowledge of all relevant Policy and Procedures e.g. risk assessment, support planning and delivery of person-centred services, Health & Safety requirements.
- Ability to complete support and safety plans.
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- NNEB/NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification in Child care and education, Social Care or Teaching.
- First Aid Qualification.

**If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us We have a “Refer A Friend” bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed**

Red Snapper Justice is a member of the Red Snapper Group.

The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £16,907.00 per year

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: NB210224-2



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