Domestice Violence Support Worker

Austin Fraser; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Independent Domestic Violence Advisor to make a significant impact in the lives of those affected by domestic violence. This role involves providing crucial emotional and practical support to individuals and families in their homes or support accommodations. You will be the primary point of contact for victims, guiding them through crisis situations, assessing risks, and developing personalized safety plans. With a focus on crisis management and a deep understanding of domestic violence, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to community safety and well-being. Join a supportive team that values training and career development while making a real difference.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Holiday Pay

Comprehensive Training Package

Flexible Working Hours

24-hour Support Line

121 Personal Relationship with Consultant

Qualifications

• Experience in crisis management and handling stressful situations.
• Understanding of domestic violence and child protection issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to clients at risk of domestic violence.
• Develop safety plans and assess risk levels for victims.

Skills

Crisis Management Skills

Understanding of Domestic Violence

Child Protection Issues

Ability to Manage Diverse Caseloads

Education

SafeLives IDVA Training Certificate

Relevant Degree

Job description

Do you have previous experience working within a similar role? Do you want to make a difference to another person's life? We have an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and motivated Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to work on a permanent basis within a Client's Domestic Violence Advisor Schemes in Cardiff.

You will be required to be a driver due to the floating support aspect of the role whereby you will be providing emotional and practical support to men, women and children within their homes or support accommodation who have suffered or are at risk of harm from intimate partners, ex-partners or family members to secure their safety and the safety of their children.

Job Details:

• Independent Domestic Violence Advisor
• Location: Cardiff
• Salary: £14.00 per hour

You will serve as a victim's primary point of contact by working with their clients from the point of crisis to assess the level of risk, discuss the range of suitable options and develop safety plans.

Skills and Experience for the Role:

• Ideally you will have crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations.
• Experience of managing a diverse caseload of clients.
• Have a good understanding of domestic violence.
• It is desirable that you will have a 'SafeLives IDVA training certificate', or a relevant degree.
• A sound understanding of child protection issues and how to respond to effectively safeguard.

Benefits:

• Company pension scheme.
• Holiday pay.
• Comprehensive Training Package including scheduled ongoing face-to-face training.
• Plenty of opportunities to maximise earnings and career development.
• Excellent Rates of pay, weekly pay, and no payroll charges.
• Free online training and subsidised practical training (TMVA, PMVA, PBM).
• Flexible working hours to suit your needs.
• Shifts scheduled and booked via Shift App.
• 24-hour support line.
• 121 personal relationship with Consultant.

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