Independent Domestic Violence Advocate
6 days ago
Independent Domestic Violence Advocate
We have an exciting opportunity for a Independent Domestic Violence Advocate to join the team in London, working 37.5 hours a week. This role involves both face to face and virtual support in a hybrid model of working.
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 Islington Office location 5-7 Singer Street,, London, Greater London, EC2A 4AP Full time/Part time Full time Hours per week 37.5 Work schedule Monday to Friday but may be required to work flexibly over 7 days a week dependent on service delivery and client need Basic Salary Total Qualified £30,850.00 per annum (this includes £28,050.00 per annum plus £2,800 per annum London Weighting Allowance)Unqualified £28,810.00 per annum (this includes £26,010.00 per annum plus £2,800 per annum London Weighting Allowance) Allowances London Weighting,Travel expenses Contract type Permanent DBS required? Yes Police vetting required? No Closing Date 15/10/2024 Ref No 5800 Documents(PDF, 168.44kb)
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
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 £500 bonus paid on successful completion of probationary period (pro-rata for part time roles) 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 & progressionAbout the Role:
This role involves both face to face and virtual support in a hybrid model of working. There is an expectation that you will do a mixture of working from home and our office Singer Street.
As an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate you will:
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 prioritised 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. Have excellent communication skills, a proactive approach and the confidence to be able to influence the way in which this service is delivered are key.You will need:
Have a knowledge of help-seeking barriers and support needs of victims of domestic abuse (in heterosexual or same-sex relationships). Have a good understanding of domestic abuse including the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their children. Understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic abuse and their children Understand safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues. Direct service delivery to victims of domestic abuse or other vulnerable people. Have excellent communication, negotiation and advocacy skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals. Understand and be committed to equal opportunities and diversity issues in policy and practice. Have a strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations.-
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