Lgbtq+ Idva

_First Light is a charity supporting people in Cornwall, Devon, Wiltshire and across England and Wales who have been affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence. We are independent of statutory agencies, including the Police, and every year we help thousands of adults and children to lead safer lives, free from violence and abuse._

**Salary**: £24,467 per annum rising to £24,853 per annum on successful completion of probation and £25955 per annum after accreditation.

**Hours**: 37.5 hours per week

**Holiday**: 25 days annual holiday entitlement increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service per annum plus bank holidays

**Base**: Pool Innovation Centre, Pool and Intercom Trust Offices, Truro

**Key responsibilities**:

- Provide help, support, and guidance to LGBT+ victims of domestic abuse.
- Maintain a client caseload and complete case work in a timely manner.
- Complete DASH risk assessments and develop appropriate safety and support plans
- Provide wellbeing support and advocacy where needed.
- Provide and ensure clients have access to appropriate advice on a range of relevant topics, including health, safety, welfare, and legal issues.
- Refer clients to relevant agencies.
- Maintain positive working relationships with key agencies and professionals.
- Work via telephone, video, and face-to-face.
- Attend and contribute to MARAC.
- Attend and contribute to meetings and staff training.
- Create and maintain confidential records.
- Maintain monitoring records and contribute to evaluation of role.
- Work with agencies and engage with LGBT+ community groups to improve awareness and identify barriers to reporting LGBT+ domestic abuse.
- Work to increase public awareness of LGBT+ domestic abuse.
- Help to develop best practice, standards, and protocols in collaboration with stakeholders.

**Essential requirements**:
Driving licence and access to a vehicle.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

**Salary**: £24,467.00-£25,955.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Work Location: In person