Domestic Abuse Advocate

3 weeks ago


Liverpool, United Kingdom Causeway Charitable Services Full time

Job description

**WHO WE ARE**
We’re Causeway (previously City Hearts), the UK-wide charity who believes in the power of lasting change. We take people from existing to living, and empower our service users, including survivors of modern slavery and exploitation, to find their voice and place in society. Since 2005, we have expanded across multiple regions and now provide accommodation and outreach support to hundreds of survivors of modern slavery every year. In 2018, we collaborated with South Yorkshire Police in an initiative called Plan B. This helped to launch the LifeNavigate department. Using, a trauma-informed approach, we are fully committed to breaking the cycle of crime, alongside other organisations such as South Yorkshire Police, Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service, amongst many others. In 2021 we were commissioned to develop a deferred prosecution scheme by Merseyside police which worked to support low level offenders across all regions of Merseyside to avoid further criminality via support and signposting during a 12-16 week engagement. At the end of this no further action would be taken if engagement is completed successfully. Our vision is to ensure a thriving future for marginalised and vulnerable people, and it would not be possible without our dedicated team of staff and volunteers.

**ROLE SUMMARY**
**How this role fits into the vision and objectives of Causeway**
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a ReFocus Advocate within our LifeNavigate Team based in Merseyside. This is an exciting opportunity commissioned by the Merseyside Office of Police and crime commissioner working in the community alongside Merseyside police, DMAT and other partner agencies, delivering the ReFocus Deferred Prosecution Scheme’ across all areas of the county. The aim of this project is to support and signpost individuals who meet relevant criteria and show a motivation to change after being arrested on low level Domestic Abuse charges.
You will be working in an agile and responsive team environment and be part of the team providing support and pathways to those who have experienced domestic abuse.

**What you can expect from a career at Causeway**
As an organisation we are committed to supporting your success and providing you with a wealth of skills, training and opportunities as well as staff benefits to enhance your employment. These will include:

- Group Supervision every 6 weeks with qualified therapists
- Commitment to annual salary reviews
- Progression opportunities
- Annual staff survey and focus groups - have your say
- 30 days holiday per year (plus accrued holiday days for length of service)
- Medicash medical discount scheme
- 3% employer contribution pension scheme
- Support via Staff Networks including an LGBTQ+ staff network

**WHAT OUR STAFF SAY ABOUT WORKING WITH US**
We pride ourselves on our employee job satisfaction. 100% of people in our 2021 staff survey feel that Causeway positively impacts the lives of our clients and 97% of our staff would recommend working at Causeway to others like them.
Working for Causeway is working in an environment where you can share your ideas. It’s great when your employer hears and sees you, you feel valued and it encourages you to succeed. By having an employer who gives you the tools to reach your goals, makes you more driven and focused on your work. Also at Causeway I feel part of a team that provides an environment in which vulnerable adults feel safe and valued it is the most rewarding job you could have."
- Advocate.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**
Job Title: ReFocus Domestic Abuse Advocate
Reports to: ReFocus Coordinator
Contracted Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract Duration: Until 31st March 2025

**Salary**: £25,750 plus £1500 antisocial hours supplement
Location: Merseyside
Closing Date: Midnight on 7th May
Interview Date: w/c 8th May
Probationary Period: 3 months
Direct Reports: 0

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- The full time Keyworker will oversee up to 16-20 clients of varying levels of support need at any one time.
- To work effectively as a team, including giving responsive feedback and handover information to Line Manager, and colleagues where there is a shared caseload, especially in regard to partnership with DMAT.
- To independently meet deadlines, including accurately recording and logging details of support, documenting relevant client information and completing other administrative paperwork in adherence to the terms of the contract.
- To risk assess using the DASH model and take appropriate steps to safeguard clients.
- To create and follow individual support plans and ensuring all service users safety and well-being is paramount at all times
- To arrange appointments for individual clients, and liaising with organisations and individuals regarding clients in a professional manner and sign post service users to appropriate support.
- Supporting Service users face to face (where suitable) in an appropriate environment, i



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