IDVA - Ethnic Minority's

Glow; Derby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community support organization in Derbyshire seeks an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor to provide proactive support to high-risk domestic abuse survivors. The role involves case management, risk assessments, and working with multi-agency partnerships to empower clients. Candidates should possess prior experience in the sector, a good educational background, and a passion for making a difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and support programs

Employee wellness programs

Flexible working locations

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months experience supporting adults affected by domestic abuse.
• Good understanding of safeguarding issues related to domestic violence.
• Ability to work in a multi-agency framework.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of victims/survivors, ensuring appropriate services.
• Complete risk assessments and safety plans for individuals.
• Provide emotional, practical, and advocacy support.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Advocacy

Education

GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

Formal qualification in IDVA

Job description

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Are you ready to make a meaningful impact through supporting domestic
abuse survivors from culturally diverse communities? Do you want to make a
difference to someone's life every single day? Do you have resilience and
adaptability? Do you thrive working in a busy environment, where you'd
become part of a close-knit team that has a real impact in Derbyshire?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you!

We have an exciting role working as part of our established Community IDVA
Team offering proactive support to individuals experiencing domestic abuse,
assessed as high risk.

We're looking for an experienced domestic abuse professional to join our
Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) team. Our IDVAs have key
roles within our community, as they provide short to medium term support to
high-risk victim/survivors of domestic abuse empowering survivors to
understand and overcome their current situation, allowing them to move
forward and regain control of their lives.

Job requirements
- Manage your case load, making sure each victim/survivor referred
receives the appropriate service that fits their individual needs.
- Complete risk assessments, safety plans, referrals to other agencies and
MARACs using an evidence-based risk identification checklist and
support plan.
- Work within a multi-agency framework including MARAC, the police,
health professionals, child protection, housing practitioners and other
voluntary and statutory specialists.
- Provide practical, emotional and advocacy support that empowers
victims of abuse and empowers them to overcome their current
situation. You’ll focus on safety planning, practical safety measures and
the use of civil and criminal justice systems to increase protection.
- Work in partnership, where relevant/appropriate, with the perpetrator
intervention service, making sure all necessary processes are carried out
to maintain the safety of the victim/survivor.
- Keep victims/survivors at the heart of everything you do and keep them
informed. Provide access to services and support organisations to help
them achieve their goals.
- Deliver support in locations that are safe, accessible and flexible to the
needs of the victim/survivor and the service.

What we’re looking for
- A good level of education including GCSE English and maths, or
equivalent.
- Evidence of self-development or formal learning and development in
sector skills.
- A minimum of 12 months experience directly supporting adults who have
experienced domestic abuse or who have other complex needs.
- A formal qualification, such as IDVA, or the willingness to complete this.
- A good understanding of domestic abuse, including the impact on those
affected by it and the legal and practical remedies available to them.
- An understanding of safeguarding issues and procedures and legislation
relating to domestic violence.
- Be well versed in the additional difficulties, issues and barriers victims face
from culturally diverse communities.
- It would also be an advantage if you speak more than one language.
- Full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle for work.
- DBS check.
- Police vetted.

Be a catalyst for change and help us impact the way our region addresses
abusive relationships.

We’ll be interviewing as we go so might close the application process early if we find the right person.

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