Independent Domestic Violence Advocate
7 months ago
MFCC delivers specialist domestic abuse support services across North Powys and hosts the IDVA service for this area as part of the Dol I Godi partnership.
**INDEPENDENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVOCATE (IDVA)**
We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced and motivated individual to join our dynamic team, delivering a high quality frontline domestic abuse service to those at high risk of harm.
The post is open to **female applicants only **under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.
**Salary**:£24,050 - £25,108 per annum depending on qualifications
**Benefits**:25 days holidays plus bank holidays; 6% employer pension contributions; occupational sick pay; sage benefits with access to on-line support and advice, and savings with hundreds of retailers.
**Hours**:37 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
**Purpose of the role**:
- Address the safety of victims at high risk of harm from intimate partners, ex-partners, or family members to secure their safety and the safety of their children.
- Serve as a victim’s primary point of contact by working with them from the point of crisis to assess the level of risk, discuss the range of suitable options and develop safety plans.
- Be pro-active in implementing the plans, including actions from MARAC, which address immediate safety and enable victims to protect themselves and their children, as well as longer-term solutions, using sanctions and services via criminal and civil courts, housing options and other organisations.
- Provide short
- to medium-term support to promote long-term safety.
- Work as part of the Dal I Godi IDVA service and specialist domestic abuse teams across Dyfed Powys, keeping the service users’ views and safety at the centre of proceedings.
- By engaging with high-risk individuals, achieve clear and measurable improvements in safety, including a reduction in the escalation and severity of abuse and a reduction or cessation in repeat incidents of abuse.
- The post holder will embody MFCC’s values, and model appropriate behaviours at all times, and in all areas of responsibility.
**Key Role Functions**:
- Carry a caseload of high-risk victims of domestic abuse, including those who are at imminent risk of harm or homicide, with a variety of differing needs and levels of need, depending on their situation.
- Undertake assessment of victims’ needs, risks and suitability to be allocated a place in the service and if not eligible to refer on to a more appropriate service.
- Be available for victims’ who require one off advice over the phone and guide colleagues in relation to any domestic abuse queries that may arise; to be supported by the Service Manager when necessary.
- Develop and implement safety plans in partnership with the service user to enable the individual to look at the risks to improve their safety and their children's safety and to take back control of their lives.
- Carry out risk assessments and risk manage cases to assist in reducing further incidents, and hold overall responsibility for maintaining and updating these, on an ongoing basis.
- Recognise, respect, and address the needs of victims who face particular barriers when seeking help to access the advocacy service including hard to reach groups.
- Be responsible for managing individual service user case management files and hold overall responsibility for maintaining and updating these.
- Attend regular team meetings, including team meetings with core domestic abuse services to ensure a quality streamlined IDVA service; supervisions with your line manager; and clinical supervisions with an independent party.
- Work with the MARAC (Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference) process to deliver a service to victims that are at the highest risk.
- Participate in MARACs/Daily Discussions as required and respond to actions in a timely manner.
- Work with the MARAC (Multi agency Risk Assessment Conference) process to create an action/safety plan amongst leading professionals for victims who are at high risk. Prepare updates for this process and advocate on behalf of the victim, in this forum; offer specialist institutional advocacy during this process.
- Complete the DASH Risk Identification Checklist and Severity of Abuse Grid (SOAG).
- Promote and be guided by the SafeLives Domestic Abuse Stalking And Harassment Risk Identification Checklist (DASH RIC), recognising that this is a common tool that should be used by all practitioners.
- Explain housing, civil and criminal legal options to service users and provide up to date and relevant information and resources.
- Support service users through the CJS system, explaining procedures including special measures and their role and rights within that system.
- Attend Pre Trial-Review Courts and provide relevant information to the CPS, enabling the CPS and Courts to make informed decisions with regard to case progression.
- Attend and contribute to Specialist Domestic Violence Courts (SDVC), as well a
-
Independent Sexual Violence Advisor
5 days ago
Newtown, United Kingdom New Pathways Full timeAbout UsNew Pathways is the largest sexual violence support provider in Wales, delivering specialist therapeutic support to over 4,000 people annually. With 30 years of experience, we offer a full range of free crisis, advocacy, wellbeing, and counselling services.This role is part of our community engagement efforts, focusing on identifying and overcoming...
-
Independent Caseworker
6 days ago
Newtown, United Kingdom New Pathways Full timeNew Pathways is a leading charity providing specialist support to survivors of sexual violence in Wales. As a Community Engagement ISVA, you will play a critical role in supporting survivors from diverse communities and minoritized groups.The role involves identifying barriers to accessing the ISVA service and finding innovative solutions to overcome them....
-
Community Engagement Advocate
6 days ago
Newtown, United Kingdom New Pathways Full timeJob DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced and compassionate Community Engagement Advocate to join our team at New Pathways, the leading sexual violence support provider in Wales. As a specialist organisation with 30 years of experience, we deliver therapeutic support to adults and children affected by trauma.This role involves supporting survivors from...
-
Newtown, United Kingdom New Pathways Full timeAbout Us We are the largest sexual violence support provider in Wales, with 30 years’ experience of delivering specialist therapeutic support to adults and children affected by the trauma of rape, sexual assault or sexual abuse. As a charitable organisation, we offer a full range of free specialist crisis, advocacy, wellbeing and counselling services....
-
Domestic Abuse Case Worker
6 months ago
Newtown, United Kingdom Montgomeryshire Family Crisis Centre Full timeMFCC delivers specialist domestic abuse support services across North Powys. **DOMESTIC ABUSE CASE WORKER - REFUGE** We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced and motivated individual to work in a dedicated team, delivering a programme of specialist practical and emotional support to families in our refuges who have experienced or been...
-
Independent Sexual Violence Advisor
6 days ago
Newtown, United Kingdom New Pathways Full timeJob OverviewThis role involves providing face-to-face and telephone support to clients and their families, conducting risk and needs assessments, and advocating for special measures within the criminal justice system.Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
-
Newtown, United Kingdom New Pathways Full timeAbout Us We are the largest sexual violence support provider in Wales, with 30 years’ experience of delivering specialist therapeutic support to adults and children affected by the trauma of rape, sexual assault or sexual abuse. As a charitable organisation, we offer a full range of free specialist crisis, advocacy, wellbeing and counselling services....
-
Domestic Abuse Case Worker
6 months ago
Newtown, United Kingdom Montgomeryshire Family Crisis Centre Full timeMFCC delivers specialist domestic abuse support services across North Powys. **DOMESTIC ABUSE CASE WORKER - MALE REFUGE & PROGRAMMES** We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced and motivated male worker to be part of a dedicated team, delivering specialist practical and emotional support to men and their families in our refuges, also...
-
Sexual Violence Support Specialist
6 days ago
Newtown, United Kingdom New Pathways Full timeNew Pathways: A Leading Organisation in Sexual Violence SupportWe are a charity with 30 years of experience providing specialist therapeutic support to adults and children affected by rape, sexual assault or sexual abuse. Our organisation is widely regarded as a leading expert in the field, supporting nearly 4,000 people each year.The Community Engagement...
-
Community Outreach Advocate
6 days ago
Newtown, United Kingdom New Pathways Full timeAbout New PathwaysWe are the largest sexual violence support provider in Wales, with 30 years' experience of delivering specialist therapeutic support to adults and children affected by the trauma of rape, sexual assault or sexual abuse.Our charitable organisation offers a full range of free specialist crisis, advocacy, wellbeing and counselling services. We...
-
Advocate for Vulnerable Groups
6 days ago
Newtown, United Kingdom New Pathways Full timeAbout UsNew Pathways is a leading charitable organisation providing specialist therapeutic support to adults and children affected by sexual violence. With 30 years of experience, we offer a range of free crisis, advocacy, wellbeing, and counselling services.Job Description:This role requires a highly skilled and empathetic individual to provide critical...
-
Child Support Specialist
6 days ago
Newtown, United Kingdom New Pathways Full timeJob OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled Child Support Specialist to join our team at New Pathways. This is an exciting opportunity to work with individuals and families affected by sexual violence, providing critical support and advocacy services.Key Responsibilities:Client Support: Provide face-to-face and telephone support to clients and their...
-
Bank - Hotel Services Assistant - Domestic
5 hours ago
Newtown, United Kingdom Powys Teaching Health Board Full timeWe are looking to recruit Hotel Services Domestic Assistants across Powys. Our team of Domestic Assistants play a crucial part in the cleaning and domestic support side of the Hospital, assisting our Clinical teams by providing a clean and safe working environment for our Patients, Staff and Visitors We are looking to recruit Hotel Services Domestic...
-
Domestic Assistant at Plas Cae Crwn
6 months ago
Newtown, United Kingdom Shaw Healthcare Full time**Domestic Assistant - £12.00 per hour** **Working Hours: 14.5 hour contract.** **shift times - 08:00-13:00 and 08:00-12:30** Shaw healthcare are delighted to announce that we are a Real Living Wage Employer as well as the UK’s largest employee owned healthcare company. In our recognition of your contribution to the care that our service users need, we...
-
Personal Assistant
7 months ago
Newtown, United Kingdom People Plus Independent Living Services Full timeCOPY Job Description - Personal Assistant Required POW546646(SH) About the Role We are looking for a compassionate, empathetic and caring person to help support my mother in her home. My father also lives at the property, he is 80 years old and has a series of strokes that have had an impact on his mobility. My mother is 69 and has been recently diagnosed...
-
Electrician
2 weeks ago
Newtown, United Kingdom Powys County Council Full timeWho You Are You are a qualified Electrician with a Level 3 City & Guilds/NVQ in Electrical Installation, familiar with the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and competent in Inspect & Test (2391). Your experience involves working in domestic settings, preferably in a social housing environment. You have a strong grasp of industry standards and health and...
-
Part Time Care Assistant
7 months ago
Newtown, United Kingdom Home Instead Full timeCompany Description Home Instead West Leicestershire and Market Bosworth covers Wigston, Rothley, Ibstock, Littlethorpe and lots of areas in between. Our mission is to bring dignity back into ageing. We provide dignified and and personalised care which puts our clients first. We are rated Good by the CQC. If you’re looking for a profession where you can...
-
Support Worker
7 months ago
Newtown, United Kingdom Paterson Health and Social Care Full time**Experienced Support Worker.** **Pay rate**:£11.10 per hour. **Contract**:Zero Hour, flexible working to suit you're requirements. **Location: Montgomery** **_Are you looking for flexible working hours within social care where you can turn possibilities into realities? We would love to hear from you!_** Due to continued growth, we are actively...
-
Electrician
4 weeks ago
Newtown, SY161DZ, Newtown, United Kingdom Powys County Council Full timeWho You Are You are a qualified Electrician with a Level 3 City & Guilds/NVQ in Electrical Installation, familiar with the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and competent in Inspect & Test (2391). Your experience involves working in domestic settings, preferably in a social housing environment. You have a strong grasp of industry standards and health and...
