Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting for an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) based in Stockport.
Due to the nature of our work, this post is restricted to women applicants only under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.
The job holder will provide high quality frontline support to victims of domestic abuse, delivering a proactive service to those at high-risk while meeting their identified needs. The post holder will work collaboratively within a multi-agency framework consisting of, amongst others, the MARAC partners, Stockport Community Safety Partnership, Children and Adult Safeguarding services, and local partners and community projects, to establish a multi-agency response to domestic abuse.
This is a full-time, temporary position (3-month fixed term contract) and you will work 37 hours per week; The rate of pay is £13.99 per hour
To apply, you must have current driving license and access to a vehicle.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Co-ordinate and contribute to the provision of a high-quality DA support service and promote user independence, ensuring high service standards are achieved, maintained and continuously improved.
- Identify the risks to, and needs of domestic abuse victims using a Safelives recognised risk assessment.
- Focus on and prioritise high risk cases and provide a pro-active, short to medium term crisis intervention service through individual safety planning and personal support.
- Work with high risk victims of domestic abuse to help them access services to keep them and their children safe.
- Advocate for high risk victims with agencies, who can help to stop the domestic abuse via the provision of advocacy, emotional and practical support and information in relation to legal options, housing, health and finance.
- Work in conjunction with MARAC on identified client needs and with Criminal Justice System to support the victims prior to, during and after court hearings; ensuring they are informed of legal options, legal implications and court decisions, including bail and contact conditions.
- Manage a caseload ensuring that each client receives the appropriate service individual to their needs.
- Work in collaboration with stakeholders and partners to actively help and support the identification and reduction of safeguarding risks to vulnerable residents of the borough.
- Provide an advice and information service to male victims of domestic abuse in crisis. Offer short-term interventions in order to manage safety and give individuals the knowledge to navigate their way through the legal and civil options for victims; signposting to other agencies as necessary.
- Maintain clear and accurate recording of client notes, written reports and monitoring forms, information and evidence retrieval and contribute to organisational reporting on outcomes. To be fully compliant in recording information on the organisation's adopted data system.
- Abide by health and safety regulations and take responsibility for own safety and that of service users, colleagues and visitors
- Participate in, and deliver training, supervision and staff training as required
- Understand and adhere to policies, procedures and protocols as set out by Stockport without Abuse within the context of multiagency care plan approach
- To work within the principles of Women's Aid Federation, England, protect the integrity and reputation of Stockport Without Abuse and ensure a high-quality service is offered to victims of domestic abuse
Person Specification
- Good level of general education.
- Excellent Confident standard of literacy, numeracy and IT competency.
- Strong case management skills.
- Awareness of the impact of crime on victims, witnesses and the wider community.
- Sound knowledge of impact of abuse and Trauma on victims.
- Awareness of the legal and housing issues affecting families escaping domestic violence.
- Knowledge and understanding of the criminal and civil justice systems, safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and associated legal responsibilities.
- Completion of Safelives training or equivalent.
- Experience of working with high risk victims of domestic abuse victims, providing advice, support and direct assistance to victims of domestic abuse.
- Experience of holding a complex caseload, crisis management, completing risk assessments and creating safety plans with victims of domestic abuse.
- Experience of supporting victims referred into MARAC through the criminal justice system. And supporting BAME victims.
- Ability to communicate positively and assertively with people at all levels e.g. client discussions, court proceedings, professional meetings etc.
- Ability to write and present reports, undertake calculations, produce letters and other documentation.
Role is subject to DBS check at the relevant level.
If you would like to be considered for this position and have the relevant experience, then please APPLY NOW!
[Optional] If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested please refer them. We have a referral bonus scheme and will pay £75, in retail vouchers of your choice, for referrals who are not already known to us.
Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.
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