Domestic Abuse Specialist

5 days ago


Mitcham, Greater London, United Kingdom Victim Support Full time

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate, working 37.5 hours a week in a hybrid model of working. You will be co-located in the Housing department at Merton Civic Centre as well as working from home.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement effective ways of working with victims and those supporting them to increase safety and reduce harm.
  • Provide a high-quality, front-line service to victims of domestic abuse, delivering a premium service prioritized according to risk, primarily focusing on victim/survivors aged 16+.
  • Work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic abuse.

Requirements:

  • Knowledge of help-seeking barriers and support needs of victims of domestic abuse (in heterosexual or same-sex relationships).
  • Good understanding of domestic abuse including the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their children.
  • Understanding of the principles of risk assessment, safety planning, and risk management for victims of domestic abuse and their children.
  • Understanding of safeguarding issues and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues.
  • Direct service delivery to victims of domestic abuse or other vulnerable people.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals.
  • Strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations.

What We Offer:

  • Flexible working options including hybrid working.
  • 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays.
  • An extra day off for your birthday.
  • Pension with 5% employer contribution.
  • Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity, and paternity payments.
  • High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
  • Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
  • Employee assistance program and wellbeing support.
  • Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career development and progression.


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