Providing practical and emotional support to people experiencing forms of domestic abuse, applying the principles of effective casework when supporting survivors of domestic abuse and their children and to advocate for survivors to ensure their needs are met.
General
Our client, a specialist Domestic Violence charity based is looking to recruit an Independent Gender Violence Advocate (IGVA) ?who will provide high quality independent advocacy and support to women, girls and non-binary people aged 13 and over, men and men aged 16 and over, young people of all genders from the age of 11, who have witnessed, experienced or have been impacted by domestic abuse, transgender people, and anyone who identifies as male, female, non-binary, as another gender, or is questioning their gender identity.
A new and exciting opportunity to become Pathfinder IDVA.
This service is funded by West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, to provide Domestic Abuse (DA) support services within the Birmingham Family Court in relation to private law proceedings.
The aim is to prevent escalation of problems, that may in turn impact people's health and wellbeing.
This role is working within the Community Hubs Team, which focuses on early intervention and prevention, working with people to identify and resolve the root causes of their problems.
Children and Young Person's Independent Sexual violence Advocate
Do you want a rewarding and influential role where your success directly contributes to the protection and growth of support services for sexually abused children and adults
This is an amazing opportunity to join the organisation at an exciting time to ensure it can maintain a recent period of growth and continue to support survivors through specialist services.
Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking.