Court-Based Domestic Abuse IDVA & Advocate

First Light; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Wellbeing day per year

Employee assistance program

Job summary

First Light is recruiting a Family Court IDVA to provide emotional and practical support to clients impacted by domestic abuse within family court proceedings. The role is based primarily at Plymouth Court, with a focus on risk assessments, safety planning and collaboration with partners to raise awareness of coercive control.

You will work in a multidisciplinary environment, advocating for victims and supporting with applications, statements and legal documents while maintaining accurate

Qualifications

• Driving licence and access to a car.
• Experience supporting victims of Domestic Abuse or working with vulnerable people.
• SafeLives IDVA training certificate, or a relevant degree, or demonstrable equivalent experience, or vocational qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to clients experiencing Domestic Abuse and going through family courts proceedings.
• Carry out and complete risk assessments and safety planning inside the proceedings.
• Work closely with other IDVAs and DANs in the organisation to ensure that appropriate referrals are accepted into the service.
• Work in collaboration with partners to develop a better understanding of Domestic Abuse amongst professionals working within the legal system and to ensure that coercive control in proceedings is raised and limited.
• Predominantly work out of Plymouth Court alongside other agencies.
• Advocate and be a voice for the victim.
• Support with applications, statements, and legal documents
• Work in a way that empowers the victims of domestic abuse, helping them to recognise and understand the dynamics of domestic violence and abuse.
• Ensure that all records are up-to-date and accurate.

Skills

Driving licence

Experience supporting victims

Agency liaison

Education

SafeLives IDVA training certificate or relevant degree

Job description

First Light is recruiting a Family Court IDVA to provide emotional and practical support to clients impacted by domestic abuse within family court proceedings. The role is based primarily at Plymouth Court, with a focus on risk assessments, safety planning and collaboration with partners to raise awareness of coercive control.

You will work in a multidisciplinary environment, advocating for victims and supporting with applications, statements and legal documents while maintaining accurate