Independent Domestic Violence Advisor

Found in: Talent UK C2 - 3 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Victim Support Full time

Independent Domestic Violence Advisor

We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to join the team in Manchester, 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 Greater Manchester Office location Rochdale Police Station, The Holme, The Esplanade, Rochdale, Manchester, OL16 1AG Full time/Part time Full time Hours per week 37.5 Work schedule Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Basic Salary Qualified £28050.00 per annumUnqualified £26010.00 per annum Allowances Travel expenses Contract type Permanent DBS required? Yes Police vetting required? Yes Closing Date 14/05/2024 Ref No 5541 Documents
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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:  

As an IDVA you will be:

Providing a pro-active, high quality, frontline service to victims of domestic violence and abuse through on-going risk assessment, individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support. Working with victims of domestic abuse to assist them in accessing services to keep them and their family safe.  Developing individual safety plans to meet client’s needs as identified in the needs and risk assessment. Providing advocacy, emotional and practical support and information to victims including exploration of legal and civil options, housing, health and finance and support clients through the criminal justice system. Supporting the empowerment of the client and assist them in recognising the features and dynamics of domestic abuse present in their situation.  Working 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.

You will need:

A good understanding of domestic abuse including the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their children. To understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic abuse and their children. Experience of managing a complex caseload, able to prioritise work and deal with competing demands demonstrating an organised and methodical approach to work. Experience of working within a multi-agency and legislative framework have strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations. 

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