Stalking Advocate

**Role**:Stalking Advocate

**Based**:Cleveland

**Rate**: £19 - £20 UMB

**Start Date**:ASAP

**Duration**:Temp for 4 - 6 months

**Hours**: 35 hours - Hybrid 3 days from home and 2 days in the local police station

Our client, the UK’s pioneering personal safety charity and leading stalking authority specialist is looking to recruit Stalking Advocates to join their team.

**Synopsis of duties**:

- To deliver robust risk assessment and safety planning for clients, along with advice and information regarding stalking legislation.
- To manage a caseload and provide expert advocacy support to victims of stalking - including carrying out initial assessments, risk assessments, devising support plans and liaising with appropriate agencies.
- To deliver client work which adheres to high service standards, ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures.
- To keep and maintain accurate and confidential records of all work undertaken using our case recording system.
- To work professionally and effectively with a range of multi-agency partners and organisations.
- To identify and maintain appropriate boundaries for all enquiries and recognise when and where to signpost enquirers for further help/information as appropriate.
- To proactively continue to develop appropriate knowledge, attitudes and skills through regular reading of information and attending training courses.
- To attend supervision meetings and appraisals.
- To attend case management and training sessions for staff and actively contribute to these meetings.
- To attend and participate in team meetings and strategic away days.
- To undertake any other appropriate duties as requested by the operational Team Leaders.
- To always work within the policies and procedures

**Essential Requirements**:

- Experience of working with people affected by gender-based violence, including risk assessment and safety planning
- Experience of managing own case load, working under pressure and prioritising workload
- A working knowledge of the criminal and civil justice system, housing, welfare and policy relating to stalking and other forms of gender-based violence
- A sound working knowledge of the practical, emotional, social and economic issues facing people affected by stalking and other forms of gender-based violence
- Knowledge of Safeguarding (adults and children)
- DBS on the update service (temp roles)

Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.

Pay: £19.00-£20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Experience**:

- supporting victims of stalking: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Enhanced DBS (required)
- Driving Licence and access to a car (preferred)

Work Location: In person