Independent Domestic Violence Advisor

4 weeks ago


Lancashire, United Kingdom Victim Support Full time

Independent Domestic Violence Advisor

We have an exciting opportunity for a an experienced Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to join our team working collaboratively with Lancashire Constabulary to proactively engage with high risk victims of domestic abuse (Operation Provide)

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 Lancashire Office location Lancaster Police Station , Thurnham Street, Lancaster, LA1 1YB Full time/Part time Full time Hours per week 37.5 Work schedule Monday to Friday - fulltime between 8am - 4pm and 9-5 Basic Salary £28,050 per annum (Qualified IDVA)£26,010 per annum (Unqualified IDVA) Contract type Permanent DBS required? Yes Police vetting required? Yes Closing Date 03/05/2024 Ref No 5502

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 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:

This role is based at Lancaster Police Station. This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. As an IDVA working on Operation Provide you will:

Work with the Police safeguarding team to identify high risk victims of domestic abuse.  Check internal systems to check if victims are known or open to internal services and liaise with same. Conduct joint visits with the police to victims who are at serious risk of harm to provide independent information about their rights and options to enable them to keep safe from harm. Assess their needs and develop a bespoke safety and support plan Provide information and advocacy around the criminal justice process Liaise with internal and external agencies in order to keep the victim safe from harm and address their needs.

You will need:

IDVA accreditation and/or have considerable relevant experience in supporting victims of domestic abuse a comprehensive understanding of domestic abuse & the impact on victims & families knowledge of risk assessment, safety planning & risk management an understanding of Safeguarding issues & the legal responsibilities surrounding these  theoretical, practical & procedural knowledge of civil & criminal justice remedies  experience of partnership working good organisational skills, able to prioritise effectively strong crisis management skills, able to deal with difficult situations. Good communication, negotiation and advisory skills, both written and verbal IT skills, able to use Microsoft Office & Case Management systems

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