Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

Victim Support; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Victim Support seeks an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate to deliver essential support to survivors of domestic abuse. This full-time role entails developing partnerships, managing high-risk cases, and implementing safety strategies within a flexible work environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong advocacy skills and a commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals.

Benefits

Flexible/hybrid working options

28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Birthday leave

Employer pension contributions (5%)

Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity leave

Discounts on retail and leisure

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of help-seeking barriers and support needs of domestic abuse victims.
• Experience in direct service delivery to vulnerable populations.
• Understanding of domestic abuse impacts and legal safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Work with professionals to ensure risk management and safeguarding duties are met.
• Manage a caseload of high-risk survivors, providing medium to long-term support.
• Implement effective support strategies for victims, focusing on safety.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Advocacy

Crisis Management

Job description

Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) to join the DRIVE IDVA Team, working 37.5 hours a week. This role involves both face-to-face and virtual support in a hybrid model, including working from home and the office, with travel throughout London.

Do you want to join a committed and inspiring team? Do you want to help make a real difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change and improve the quality of lives of survivors of domestic abuse?

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

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

Location

3rd Floor, 5-7 Singer Street, London, Greater London, EC2A 4AP

Employment Type

Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm, with flexible working possible depending on service needs.

Salary

Qualified: Total £30,850 per annum (FTE £28,050 + £2,800 London Weighting Allowance)

Unqualified: Total £28,810 per annum (FTE £26,010 + £2,800 London Weighting Allowance)

Additional Benefits

• Flexible/hybrid working options
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days
• Birthday leave
• Employer pension contributions (5%)
• Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity leave
• Discounts on high street, retail, holiday, entertainment, and leisure
• Financial wellbeing support and employee assistance program
• Training, career development, and supervision opportunities

Role Responsibilities

• Work with other professionals to ensure risk management and safeguarding duties are met
• Develop partnerships with statutory, private, and voluntary agencies to address domestic abuse
• Implement effective support strategies for victims, focusing on safety and harm reduction
• Manage a caseload of high-risk survivors, providing medium to long-term support based on thorough risk assessments
• Participate in regular case meetings and multi-agency responses such as MARAC

Requirements

• Knowledge of help-seeking barriers and support needs of domestic abuse victims
• Understanding of domestic abuse impacts and legal safeguarding responsibilities
• Experience in direct service delivery to vulnerable populations
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills
• Strong crisis management skills and resilience in stressful situations

Additional Information

This is a fixed-term position. The closing date for applications is 08/11/2024. The reference number is 5830.