Advocate and Support Specialist
3 days ago
At Vetro Recruitment, we are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Advocate and Support Specialist to join our team. This rewarding role offers an estimated salary of £35,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience.
This position is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
About the RoleThe Advocate and Support Specialist will provide individually tailored support packages to young people who have experienced or witnessed domestic abuse. The role requires flexibility Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 19:00, with an on-call service.
- Liaise with external agencies to identify children who may benefit from the project.
- Engage with children, young people, and their families, carrying out initial assessments of risks, needs, and strengths.
- Develop a detailed support package for the child/young person, identifying goals, aspirations, and needs.
- Facilitate group programmes, 1-2-1 mentoring, and/or support with children and young people who have experienced or witnessed domestic abuse.
- Support families in identifying and addressing issues relating to their children and supporting positive parenting.
- Work alongside young people in developing resources, group sessions, and toolkits.
- Co-facilitate training for professionals with young people.
- Recruit and manage volunteers and peer mentors.
- Support, signpost, and refer women and children to relevant services.
- Advocate on behalf of children and young people and ensure that children feel safe, supported, and listened to within our service.
- Participate in meetings and encourage women and children to participate in and give feedback on service provision.
- Assist in qualitative and quantitative data collation.
- Promote the service in the local area.
- Hold a SafeLives IDVA training certificate, or a relevant degree, or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential.
- Have an understanding of domestic violence and abuse, including the impact on victims and their children.
- Understand child protection issues and how to effectively safeguard.
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