Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker
4 months ago
RSR is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety and enterprise security skills and experience.
We are recruiting on behalf of Black Country Women’s Aid for an Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker (ISAC) to work as frontline support to victims of violence and abuse, offering a stalking support service.
This is a fulltime, permanent role, based across the West Midlands and offers a salary of £24,310 - £26,430.
Full driving license and access to own vehicle will be required for this role.
**Main Duties**:
- Triage referrals for the service by gathering relevant information in regards to the victim, the perpetrator and their circumstances.
- Identify and assess the risks and needs of stalking victims using an evidence based risk identification tool, the Stalking Risk Profile and a client-led approach.
- Recognise, respect and address the needs of clients who face particular barriers when seeking help to access the advocacy service, including those from hard to reach groups.
- Provide direct casework support, safety planning and practical advice to victims of stalking through telephone contact and face to face meetings.
- Support the empowerment of the client and assist them in recognising the features and dynamics of stalking present in their situation, in order to help them regain control of their lives.
- Refer to, advice and joint work with the other internal and external services, such as the Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs), when additional needs are identified or guidance is required.
- Refer clients and their children into relevant safeguarding hubs as appropriate, including the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) and the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC).
- Attend criminal court with clients when required, so that they feel supported and are aware of the process. Draft restraining orders where necessary or supporting clients through the civil court process.
- Assist with awareness raising campaigns by delivering training, awareness presentations and attending events to promote the service.
- Ensure that any issues in relation to safeguarding children or vulnerable adults are brought to the immediate attention of the manager.
- Record case work accurately and ensure the administration of caseload is always up to date.
**Essential Requirements**:
- GCSEs English and Mathematics - Grade C or minimum level 3 qualification in a related field.
- Demonstrable ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Teams) and other virtual platforms.
- Experience of working with vulnerable adults and children, acknowledging safeguarding concerns and responding appropriately.
- Experience of managing a caseload of vulnerable individuals.
- Experience of managing complex casework, including issues such as child abuse, mental health, substance abuse, working with trauma in adults and children and crisis intervention.
- Experience of preparing accurate reports for formal settings such as, case conferences or similar proceedings.
An enhanced DBS will be required for this role.
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
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