Dudley Independent Domestic Violence Advisor Idva

3 weeks ago


Dudley, United Kingdom Black Country Women's Aid Full time

Black Country Women's Aid
Let us introduce ourselves
Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking. Services range fromadvocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions. All services are client and needs led.

Community Services Directorate

Within this directorate the following vital services are delivered;
Black Country Women's Aid Community Services include;
- Community Domestic Abuse Support Services (Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley)
- Black Country IRIS (primary care) educator and advocacy service
- Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Services (Black Country)
- Black Country Sexual Abuse Forum
- Black Country Counselling Service
- Domestic and sexual abuse Children and Young person's service (Black Country)
- West Midlands Stalking Service
- Ask Marc (Male abuse referral centre)

This position is located within the Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service
The BCWA Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service supports victims of domestic violence and abuse in Sandwell, Dudley, Wolverhampton and Walsall through a range of contracted/commissioning arrangements. The service works in partnership with otherservices within BCWA and key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users. Our integrated approach provides effective holistic support for survivors of abuse using a trauma informed approach.

The team: Our specialist Community Domestic Abuse Support Service supports male and female victims of domestic violence and abuse living in Sandwell, Dudley and Walsall through a range of contracted/ commissioning arrangements. The service works in partnershipwith other services within BCWA and key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users. Our integrated approach provides effective holistic support for survivors of abuse using a trauma-informed approach. We have a team of supportive,dedicated, self-driven individuals who empower clients to make informed choices, helping them to live a life free from abuse.
Job Role
Job Title: Dudley Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)
Position available: 1 full-time position (37.5 hours)

**Salary**: £24,310.04 (unqualified)/ £26,430.04 (qualified)
Closing date: 16 January 2023 however, BCWA reserve the right to close this advert before the closing date
All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams
Is this you?

We are looking for someone with experience of supporting victims/survivors of domestic abuse, managing a caseload and understanding the principles of safeguarding children and adults. The post holder will have a good understanding of the dynamics of domesticabuse and how this can affect victims.
The Role:
Our Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVA) provide a high quality frontline domestic abuse support service to those at high risk of harm. As an IDVA, you will support victims of domestic abuse to assess level of risk, inform victims of their optionsand develop tailored safety plans to protect the victim and their children. You will work within a multi-agency framework to advocate for the victim, including responding and reporting to Multi-agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC) on behalf of the victim.

The role also supports the empowerment of victims/survivors, assisting them to recognise the dynamics of domestic abuse present in their own situation through one to one support and group work, to help them regain control of their lives.

If you are self-driven, compassionate and hardworking with lots of ambition we would love to hear from you.

Important information for all positions

Black Country Women's Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. The post holder must be female.

Employment checks

Right to work in the UK
Under Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally. To avoid discrimination we treat all job applicants equally.

DBS

Management supervision, support and oversight is embedded in our practice to ensure all parties are kept safe.



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