Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

TN United Kingdom; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate to support victims in mental health inpatient units. This full-time role involves providing high-quality advocacy, managing a caseload, and collaborating with various agencies to ensure safety and support for victims of domestic abuse. With flexible working options and a commitment to employee wellbeing, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community. Join a dedicated team focused on improving lives and driving positive change for those in need.

Benefits

Flexible working options

28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Extra day off for Birthday

Pension with 5% employer contribution

Enhanced sick pay allowances

High Street discounts

Access to financial wellbeing hub

Employee assistance programme

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in support and advocacy with victims of domestic abuse is advantageous.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage conflicting demands.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality support and advocacy to victims of domestic abuse.
• Managing a caseload, assessing risks and needs, providing tailored crisis interventions.

Skills

Support and advocacy for victims of domestic abuse

Crisis intervention

Safety planning

Multi-agency collaboration

Emotional and practical support

Education

SafeLives IDVA accreditation

Relevant degree

Vocational qualification

Job description

Job Title: Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

Victim Support is recruiting for an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) to be co-located within mental health inpatients units covering Bedfordshire. This is a full-time role, but part-time applications will also be considered. The role is on a fixed-term contract until 30th June 2025.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we’d love to hear from you…..

Location:

101 Park Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3HG

Working Hours:

Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Salary:

£28,050 per annum (Qualified), £26,010 per annum (Unqualified)

Additional Details:

• EU work permit required: Yes
• DBS required: Yes
• Police vetting required: No
• Closing Date: 21/11/2024
• Ref No: 5856

What we offer:

• Flexible working options, including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your Birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances & maternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & career development opportunities

About the role:

The aim of this role is to support victims of domestic abuse who are inpatients across Bedfordshire. You will work with victims who are predominantly risk assessed as standard/medium. You will collaborate with other specialist services covering Bedfordshire.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing high-quality support and advocacy to victims of domestic abuse
• Managing a caseload, assessing risks and needs, providing tailored crisis interventions, safety planning, advocacy, emotional, and practical support
• Working with other agencies and advocating for service users to access safety services
• Participating in multi-agency frameworks, MARAC, and local partnerships for coordinated responses
• Promoting awareness of domestic abuse through training

Requirements:

• Experience in support and advocacy with victims of domestic abuse is advantageous
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage conflicting demands
• Ideally, holding a SafeLives IDVA accreditation, relevant degree, vocational qualification, or relevant experience working with domestic abuse victims in statutory, voluntary, or community settings