Victim Support Advocate Role
1 month ago
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of victims of domestic abuse? Do you have experience working with vulnerable individuals and supporting them through challenging situations?
We are seeking an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) to join our team in Bedfordshire. This role is a part-time opportunity, working 30 hours per week, supporting victims of domestic abuse living in Central Beds and Bedford Borough.
The successful candidate will provide high-quality support and advocacy services to victims of domestic abuse, managing a caseload and identifying and assessing risks and needs. They will also work with other agencies to advocate on behalf of service users and help them access services to keep them safe.
This role requires the ability to prioritize work, deal with competing or conflicting demands/needs and interests, and promote organization interests and values. Ideally, the successful candidate will hold a SafeLives IDVA accreditation, relevant degree, vocational qualification, or relevant experience of delivering a service and working with domestic abuse victims/service users.
About Us:
Victim Support is an independent charity providing specialist services to people affected by crime across England and Wales. We strive to create an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard, promoting diversity and inclusivity within our organization.
What We Offer:
- A competitive salary of approximately £28,000 - £30,000 per annum
- 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 & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the Role:
- Providing a high-quality support and advocacy service to victims of domestic abuse
- Managing a caseload; identifying and assessing risks and needs, providing a tailored crisis intervention service through individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support
- Working with other agencies and advocating on behalf of service users in order to help them access services to keep them safe
- Working within a multi-agency framework consisting of partners as well as MARAC and other local partnerships to offer a coordinated response to domestic abuse
- Promoting the service and raise awareness of domestic abuse through the delivery of training to a range of local partners
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