Independent Domestic Violence Advisor
3 weeks ago
Independent Domestic Violence Advisor - Children & Young People
We have an exciting opportunity for a Children & Young Person’s Housing Independent Domestic Violence Advisor to join the Domestic Abuse Specialist Service in Brighton & Hove, working 37.5 hours a week.
This is a fixed term role ending 31st March 2025. This is a hybrid role, with a minimum office attendance requirement of one day per 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 trauma-informed care?
If yes, then we’d love to hear from you…
County/Borough Brighton and Hove Office location Brighton Junction, Isetta Square, BN1 4GQ Full time/Part time Full time Hours per week 37.5 Work schedule Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Basic Salary Qualified £28,050.00 per annum, Unqualified £26,010.00 per annum Contract type Fixed Term DBS required? Yes End date (if fixed term) 31/03/2025 Police vetting required? No Closing Date 23/09/2024 Ref No 5787 Documents(PDF, 183.97kb)
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 & progressionAbout the role :
This hybrid role is based in Brighton & Hove, which includes a combination of home and office-based working. You will meet regularly with young clients throughout Brighton & Hove at safe locations of their choosing.
As a Children and Young Person’s Housing IDVA you will:
Empower young survivors and support them to identify features and dynamics of domestic abuse Work with young survivors aged 16-25 years, with a particular focus on cases where housing, homelessness and risk of tenancy breakdown is a factor Hold a caseload of varying complexity, prioritising high risk cases Conduct comprehensive needs and risk assessments Provide individualized safety and support plans, advocacy, practical support and information Participate in the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC), acting as the voice of the young person and delivering on actions agreed Attend multi-disciplinary meetings, including child protection, child in need and others Use a person-centred, survivor-focused approach, being mindful of the effects of trauma and additional barriers to accessing safe accommodation that children and young people may experience Take the lead on the development of responses to the needs of at-risk young survivors with a housing need, and the development of relationships and referral pathways with partner agencies in this area Assist in delivering training, and provide workshops, consultancy and advice to other agencies as requiredYou will need :
An understanding of the issues faced by young survivors experiencing domestic abuse A good understanding of housing legislation and accommodation options for young people experiencing housing insecurity, including social housing, private rented, and emergency placement A good understanding of risk assessment, safety planning & risk management for children and young people at risk of domestic abuse An understanding of safeguarding issues & the legal responsibilities surrounding these Experience of delivering services to survivors of domestic abuse and/or other vulnerable people and advocating for safe housing on their behalf Experience of working within a multi-agency and legislative framework Experience of managing a complex caseload, prioritising work and dealing with competing demands demonstrating an organised and methodical approach to work Ability to deliver indvidualised safety and support plans, demonstrating sufficient knowledge of risk reduction regarding harmful practices and modern slavery Ability to deliver training sessions to professional agencies Understanding and knowledge of and active commitment to promoting equal opportunities and diversity Ability to self-reflect, identify own needs, and put in place effective self-care strategies-
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