Children's Independent Domestic Abuse Advocate
2 days ago
Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting for Children’s Independent Domestic Abuse Advocate summary. The role focuses on empowering children and young people (aged 5–17) affected by domestic abuse to have a voice, be informed, and feel supported. The successful candidate will provide high-quality casework support, advocacy, and information services to young survivors of domestic abuse living in refuge accommodation with their non-abusive parent.
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people affected by domestic abuse, advocating for their safety, well-being, and recovery while working collaboratively in a supportive and professional environment.
Location: Bath and North Somerset
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: FTC until March 2025
Salary: £26,000 per annum
Main duties and responsibilities
* Implement regular 1:1 therapeutic intervention for children and young people (CYP) in schools and home
* Advocate for CYP in multi-agency meetings such as Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Team Around the Family (TAF) conferences.
* Work collaboratively with young survivors to develop and implement individualised Support Plans, ensuring their unique needs are met.
* Provide resettlement support to young survivors transitioning from refuge to independent accommodation.
* Support non-abusive parents/carers to understand the impact of domestic violence and strengthen their ability to foster recovery and improve family dynamics.
* Offer effective safety planning advice tailored to individual situations to help young survivors and families stay safe.
* Conduct and regularly update risk assessments to ensure appropriate safeguarding measures are in place in line with organizational policies.
* Serve as the primary point of contact for advice on safeguarding issues related to CYP experiencing harm.
Person Specification
* IDVA/CIDVA/YPVA qualification or willingness to complete.
* Proven experience working with children and young people affected by domestic and sexual abuse.
* Strong understanding of trauma-informed practices and the effects of domestic violence on young people.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Knowledge of safeguarding frameworks for children and adults, and the ability to advise on appropriate options for young survivors.
* Full current driving license and access to own vehicle.
If you would like to be considered for this position and have the relevant experience, then please email your CV to (email address removed)
Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.
RSR is a public safety, housing & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety & housing employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety, housing and enterprise security skills and experience.
Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group.
The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates.
The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer
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