Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

Victim Support Careers; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Stafford is looking for an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor to assist service users in navigating the criminal court process. This role requires identifying risks faced by individuals affected by domestic abuse. The position offers flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package, including 28 days annual leave, enhanced sick pay, and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Flexible working options

28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Pension with 5% employer contribution

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting vulnerable individuals, particularly in domestic abuse scenarios.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing situations.
• Strong communication skills and capacity to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Identify risks and meet the needs of those affected by domestic abuse.
• Support service users through the criminal court process.
• Work within the New Era team covering pan Staffordshire.

Skills

Resilience

Adaptability

Customer service focus

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor specialising in supporting service users through the criminal court process to join the New Era team working 37.5 hours per week. The role will focus on the identifying risk and meeting the needs of those affected by domestic abuse. The role will be covering the pan Staffordshire will be required.

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

What we offer :

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including :

• 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 & options to buy or sell annual leave
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes

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