We are looking to recruit a Domestic Violence Advisor on behalf of our social housing client, on an ongoing, temporary basis with temp to perm potential. This will be a 35 hour per week role, with hybrid working (1/2 days a week in office) and hourly rates up to £18.00 per hour.
Your new role
- Providing a supportive, responsive and pro-active service to victim survivors of domestic abuse to keep themselves and their children safe
- Assessing risks and offering immediate crisis intervention & safety planning, signposting to external agencies or making ongoing safeguarding referrals where appropriate/required
- Provide emotional and practical support & information to victims regarding housing, health, money and criminal justice options and potential outcomes, advocating on their behalf where appropriate
- Completing referrals to MARAC and participating in the MARAC process
- Working with a multi-agency approach, in partnership with internal colleagues, Police, Local Authority, Social Services and others
What you'll need to succeed
- Significant experience of working with victim survivors of Domestic Abuse, and a thorough understanding of the complexities of domestic abuse, the nature of risk along with barriers faced by people facing this
- Strong knowledge and understanding of relevant legal frameworks relating to the protectin of both adults and children
- Clear understanding and knowledge of the criminal justice system & legislation relating to domestic abuse, child protection, safeguarding and civil law
- Awareness of local and national agencies & resources
- Understanding of the importance of GDPR, confidentiality and safe working practice
What you'll get in return
- Weekly pay
- Hybrid working
- Hourly rates up to £18ph and option to be paid via PAYE or Umbrella
- Temp to perm opportunities
What you need to do now
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