Domestic Abuse Specialist
1 week ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Core IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advisor). As a Core IDVA, you will play a critical role in providing emotional and practical support to women and girls who have experienced domestic abuse.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality advocacy and support to women and girls who have experienced domestic abuse, focusing on those at high risk.
- Work within a coordinated partnership response to violence against women and girls as part of the Angelou Partnership.
- Advise women on criminal justice and civil remedies and related matters, support women to attend court where necessary, and coordinate the provision of multi-agency support.
- Develop and implement effective safety plans and risk management strategies to ensure the safety and well-being of clients.
- Collaborate with other agencies and professionals to provide a comprehensive and coordinated response to domestic abuse.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure the effective delivery of services.
Requirements:
- Excellent understanding of domestic abuse and its effects on women and children.
- Experience of direct work with female survivors of domestic abuse, supporting women involved in mental health services, and working within safeguarding procedures.
- Strong partnership approach to service provision, with the ability to work collaboratively with other agencies and professionals.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with clients and colleagues.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, crisis intervention environment, remaining calm and composed in challenging situations.
What We Offer:
- A 35-hour working week.
- An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part-time), PLUS public holidays on top.
- Additional days off to celebrate International Women's Day, and for religious observance and moving home.
- Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more.
- Pension scheme.
- Enhanced maternity/adoption provision.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
- Employee eye-care scheme.
- Clinical supervision for front-line staff and first-line management roles.
- Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation.
- Organisation-wide away days.
- Thorough induction and training.
- Career development pathways.
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