Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

Victim Support; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in the UK is seeking a Safe Accommodation Independent Domestic Violence Advisor to support victims of domestic abuse across Staffordshire. The role involves risk assessment, safety planning, and advocacy. Candidates should have experience in multi-agency working and supporting affected individuals. Attractive benefits include flexible working, generous leave, and career development opportunities. Hybrid working may be available after the probation period.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Flexible working options including hybrid

Pension with 5% employer contribution

Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Experience of the MARAC and other partnership processes.
• Resilience and adaptability, with a focus on customer service and care.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality frontline service to victims of domestic abuse.
• Work within a multi-agency framework to ensure victim safety.
• Promote the service and raise awareness of domestic abuse issues.

Skills

Experience of providing support to those affected by domestic abuse

Experience of undertaking need and risk assessments

Experience of multi-agency working

Job description

Safe Accommodation Independent Domestic Violence Advisor

We have an exciting opportunity for a Safe Accommodation Independent Domestic Violence Advisor to join the New Era team working 37.5 hours per week. The role will focus on identifying risk and meeting the needs of those affected by domestic abuse. The role will be Pan Staffordshire and travel across Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire is essential. This role will work across Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent, but will be based in our Stafford office. Hybrid working is considered following our mandatory six month probationary period. Travel across the whole of Staffordshire will be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a pro‑active, high quality, frontline service to victims of domestic abuse through on‑going risk assessment, individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support.
• Work within a multi‑agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic abuse.
• Promoting the service and raising awareness of issues arising, minimising barriers and improving access to support.

Qualifications

• Experience of providing support to those affected by domestic abuse.
• Experience of undertaking need and risk assessments and creating safety plans.
• Experience of the MARAC and other partnership processes.
• Experience of multi‑agency working.
• Resilience and adaptability, with a focus on customer service and care.

Benefits

• 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.
• Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans.
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression.

Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.