Team Leader- Independent Domestic Violence Advisor
2 weeks ago
We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) Team Leader to join the New Era team in Staffordshire, working 37.5 hours a week.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we’d love to hear from you
**County/Borough**
- Staffordshire
**Office location**
- St Johns House, Weston Road, Stafford, ST16 3LH
**Full time/Part time**
- Full time
**Hours per week**
- 37.5
**Work schedule**
- Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
**Basic Salary**
- £31,732.20 per annum
**Contract type**
- Fixed Term
**DBS required?**
- Standard
**End date (if fixed term)**
- 31/07/2026
**Police vetting required?**
- Yes
**Closing Date**
- 03/10/2025
**Ref No**
- 6350
**What we offer**
At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:
- **Flexible Working Options**: Including hybrid working.
- **Generous Annual Leave**: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
- **Birthday Leave**: An extra day off for your birthday.
- **Welcome Bonus**: £500 on successful completion of probation period.
- **Pension Plan**: 5% employer contribution.
- **Enhanced Allowances**: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
- **Exclusive Discounts**: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
- **Financial Wellbeing**: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
- **Wellbeing Support**: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
- **Inclusive Networks**: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
- **Sustainable Travel**: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
- **Career Development**: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.
**About the Role**
As a IDVA Team Leader you will be responsible for the practice and development of a team of IDVAs, including those in specialist roles.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Case reviews and quality assurance
- Staff wellbeing and workload oversight
- Monitoring and recording activity and outcomes measured.
**About You**:
Ideally, you will have:
- A good understanding around the issues of domestic abuse and its implications for children and young people
- Line management experience
- Knowledge of court proceedings
- Ability to write concise, factual, effective reports
- Experience of developing and maintaining effective working relationships
You will need:
- To attend IDVA Managers training, if available
**About Us**:
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
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