Independent Domestic Violence Advisor

3 weeks ago

Old Street, United Kingdom Victim Support Full time

We are seeking an experienced., enthusiastic and motivated domestic violence advocate to take on the role of Central East BCU Hackney/ Tower Hamlets Criminal Justice Service Police co-located IDVA as part of our inclusive pan-London team. This post involves both face to face and virtual support in a hybrid model of home and office/ co-location working. The role is part time 18.5hrs on a fixed term contract covering maternity leave until end of May 2024.

Do you want to join a committed team? Do you want to help make a real difference every day?

Do you want to contribute to change and improve the quality of life for survivors of domestic abuse?

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

If yes then we would love to hear form you

**County/Borough**
- Greater London

**Office location**
- Old Street

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

**Hours per week**
- 18.5

**Work schedule**
- Weds 9.30-12.30 - Thurs/ Fri 9-5pm 18.5hrs p/t flexible working patterns can be discussed, as can job share opportunities

**Basic Salary**
- Qualified £12,971.58 per annum (FTE £26,293.75) plus £1,381.33 per annum London Weighting Allowance (FTE £2,800) & £690.67 per annum Recruitment & Retention Allowance (FTE £1,400), Total
- £15,043.58 per annum (FTE £30,493.75 per annum) Unqualified
- £11,855.54 per annum (FTE £24,031.51) plus £1,381.33 per annum London Weighting Allowance (FTE £2,800), Total
- £13,236.87 per annum (FTE £26,831.51 per annum)

**Allowances**
- London Weighting

**Contract type**
- Fixed Term

**DBS required?**
- Yes

**End date (if fixed term)**
- 29/05/2024

**Police vetting required?**
- Yes

**Closing Date**
- 26/05/2023

**Ref No**
- 4907

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

- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your Birthday
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances 7 maternity payments
- High street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance program and well being support
- On-going training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

**About The Role**:
As a police based criminal justice IDVA you will:

- Provide a pro-active, high quality, and trauma informed support service to survivors of domestic violence and abuse, in a criminal justice context
- Providing risk assessment, safety planning, advocacy and prevention & recovery work.
- Work in a multi-disciplinary way with colleagues in the Police and criminal justice services health and social care to create effective risk assessment and referral pathways and providing advise on best practice to effectively manage risk and provide support to survivors.
- Manage a caseload across various degrees of complexity and need, including survivors ta high risk of harm.
- Use a person-centered, survivor-focused approach, being mindful of the effects of trauma and barriers to accessing support that survivors may experience.

You will need:

- A good understanding of domestic abuse including hte impacts of domestic abuse on victims and their children.
- Understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic abuse and their children.
- Understand safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues.
- Direct service delivery to victims of domestic abuse or other vulnerable people.
- Have excellent communication, negotiation and advisory skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals. Understand and be committed to equal opportunities and diversity issues in policy and practice.
- Have a strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations.

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 volunt

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