Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (MARAC)

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in Birmingham seeks an experienced Domestic Violence Support Worker to provide high-quality support to women affected by domestic violence. The role involves working within multi-agency frameworks to prioritize safety and delivering advocacy services. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting high-risk women and a solid understanding of the MARAC framework. This position is open to women only due to a Genuine Occupational Requirement.

Qualifications

• Experience working with high-risk women affected by domestic violence.
• Understanding of the MARAC framework.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality support to women affected by domestic violence.
• Work within multi-agency frameworks to prioritize safety.
• Provide advocacy and support in a timely manner.

Skills

Experience in domestic violence support

Ability to work within a multi-agency framework

Job description

Birmingham and Solihull Women’s aid have for over 40 years supported women and children with services around domestic violence and abuse. Could you be a part of our team as we continue our mission to end domestic violence and abuse?

The region’s leading charity in tackling violence against women and girls, BSWA offers a helpline, webchat, drop in and and community support as well as emergency accommodation in six refuges across the area.

Projects supports women in the criminal justice system, in healthcare settings, and throughout the community, offering support to women and children experiencing domestic violence. Alongside this, we also have colleagues offering training and consultancy to businesses and health and social care professionals alike, raising awareness on gender based violence issues.

We seek like-minded women to join our enthusiastic team of workers, all of us passionate about the vital and valuable work we do to support women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, and tackling the wider issues of violence against women and girls.

This role will deliver high quality support to women affected by domestic violence who are deemed as being high risk, working within a multi agency framework to prioritise safety. Seeking an experienced domestic violence support worker to provide support within the MARAC framework.

BSWA is a Disability Confident Employer. We want everyone to have equal chance at being considered for our jobs. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method, or you are experiencing another barrier to completing your application, please contact our recruitment team at: [e-mail].

These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010) and women only need apply.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is at 12 noon on Monday 8th September. Interviews will take place in the weeks commencing 22nd and 29th September.