Domus are on the lookout for an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate on behalf of a national provider of care and support for adults with Mental Health needs.
This is a home-based role with occasional travel across Kent.
As an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate, you will be responsible for supporting survivors of domestic abuse. Your job is to make them and their family as safe as possible.
Key Responsibilities of an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate
:
- Manage client referrals, completing Dash Risk Assessments and obtaining and maintaining all relevant paperwork
- Building supportive, trusting relationships with clients and creating a positive atmosphere
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system. Understanding of Marac protocols
- Regular attendance at Marac and completion of all Marac referrals
- Support Customers to obtain Non Molestation Orders where needed and any other civil remedies available to them
- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
- Attending all court and Case Management hearings with or as a representative for clients.
- Supporting clients to set personalised goals in the form of a Safety and Support Plan.
- Assisting in the recording and reporting of customer incidents
- Creating a safety plan with clients
- Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes
- Adhering to lone working protocols and maintaining high levels of awareness in relation to the health and safety of yourself and colleagues
- Encouraging customers to attend relevant programmes when appropriate i.e Own My Life
- Ensuring Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times e.g. fire risk assessments, fire alarm checks etc
- Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Service Manager
Independent Domestic Violence Advocate
Requirements:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organized
- Able to apply the right balance of care and support dependant on the needs of the customer
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour
Benefits:
- Home working
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Pension scheme with a company contribution
- Cycle scheme
- Computing scheme
If you are interested in the above Independent Domestic Violence Advocate vacancy, please call Michael White at Domus Recruitment.
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