IDVA: Domestic Abuse Risk & Safety Specialist (Hybrid)

Belmont Recruitment; Enfield; Híbrido; GBP 28.000 - 30.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Single point of contact consultant

24h support

Regular communication updates

Referral Benefit Scheme

Descripción de la vacante

Belmont Recruitment is seeking an experienced Independent Domestic Violence Advisor for a 3-month contract in the Enfield area of North London. The role involves specialist support to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, with risk assessments, safety planning and tailored, trauma-informed interventions.

The position is 4 days per week (2 in office, 2 working from home) offering hybrid working arrangements. A genuine occupational requirement restricts applicants to female candidates.

Formación

• Two years of demonstrable experience in domestic abuse or similar specialist support setting.
• Experience undertaking risk assessments, safety planning and risk management.
• Strong understanding of domestic abuse, its impact on survivors and practical barriers they face.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures for adults and children.
• Experience supporting individuals and families affected by domestic abuse.
• Knowledge of options for survivors, including safe accommodation and civil remedies.
• Excellent communication, organisational and crisis management skills, with the ability to manage a busy caseload.

Responsabilidades

• Provide specialist support to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse.
• Carry out comprehensive risk and needs assessments, safety planning and ongoing risk management.
• Manage a caseload of survivors, providing tailored, trauma-informed support and intervention.
• Advise and guide external professionals on domestic abuse, risk indicators, referral pathways and best practice.
• Support survivors to improve their financial security and access employment, education and wider support services.
• Advocate for survivors at multi-agency meetings, including MARAC, and liaise with housing, criminal justice and other relevant services.
• Maintain accurate, confidential case records and contribute to service monitoring, outcome reporting and performance targets.

Conocimientos

Risk assessment

Crisis management

Communication

Organisational skills

Domestic abuse knowledge

Descripción del empleo

Belmont Recruitment is seeking an experienced Independent Domestic Violence Advisor for a 3-month contract in the Enfield area of North London. The role involves specialist support to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, with risk assessments, safety planning and tailored, trauma-informed interventions.

The position is 4 days per week (2 in office, 2 working from home) offering hybrid working arrangements. A genuine occupational requirement restricts applicants to female candidates.