Independent Specialist Domestic Violence Adviser

inploi; Oldham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A local community service organization in Oldham is seeking a dedicated professional to work in the Domestic Abuse Team. This role involves providing high-quality, solution-focused support to victims of domestic abuse, including risk assessment and safety planning. Candidates should have direct experience working with victims and a solid understanding of advocacy efforts. The position offers a competitive salary range of £39,152 - £42,839, alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including pension and staff discounts.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Option to purchase additional leave

LGPS pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Wellbeing support

Staff recognition events

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of the working practices around domestic abuse.
• Thorough understanding of relevant court orders and criminal justice system.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients to reduce risk and keep victims safe.
• Work within a multi-agency framework to manage and minimise risk.
• Support victims through the criminal justice system.

Skills

Experience of working directly with victims of domestic abuse

Advocacy and support work

Understanding of the needs of victims

Knowledge of criminal justice system

Job description

Overview

Role In the Domestic Abuse Team, the purpose of the role is to provide a high quality, solution-focused service for victims of domestic abuse; assessing those at highest risk, providing safety planning, crisis intervention and appropriate support and advocacy to minimise the risk posed to victims and their children and families.

Contract Type: Fixed term • Salary: Grade 7 SCP 28-32 £39,152 - £42,839 • Hours: 36.40 per week • Based: Spindles Offices, Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub

Closing date: (see application details)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients, including those classed as high and medium risk, to reduce risk and keep victims safe
• Work within a multi-agency framework through the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) to manage and minimise risk
• Support victims through the criminal justice system and relevant court orders
• Support victims and their families to be able to take control and move on with their lives

Key Requirements

• Experience of working directly with victims of domestic abuse, advocacy and support work
• Detailed knowledge of the working practices around domestic abuse, the MARAC process and statutory agency responsibilities
• Comprehensive understanding of the needs of victims of domestic abuse and the impact on themselves and their children and families
• Thorough understanding of the criminal justice system and relevant court orders

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the About You or Supporting Statement section of your application.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

About us

We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. We’ve identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact: A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing.

We’re looking for candidates who will support us to achieve our ambitions and we encourage you to download our Corporate Plan: Ready for the Future and our Oldham Plan for further information.

Our values and behaviours

By driving innovation, investing in our people, and championing our communities, we will ensure Oldham continues to be a place where everyone can live their best life. We have three core values which define who we are and how we operate: Proud, Ambitious, and Together. We have translated these values into five behaviours which guide our actions and standards:

• Work with a resident focus
• Support local leaders
• Committed to the borough
• Deliver high performance
• Take ownership and drive change

You can find out more about our values and behaviours on our greater.jobs Oldham page.

Our benefits package

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 25 days annual leave plus increases after 5 and 10 years’ service
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• The LGPS pension scheme with optional additional voluntary contributions
• Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active
• Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, dining, travel, motoring and more
• Salary sacrifice schemes for home, electronics and Cycle to Work
• Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme
• Staff recognition and celebration events
• Peer support groups

Inclusive recruitment

We work with employees to support them to work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace.

If you’re an applicant with disabilities and have previously been in or currently in care, a carer or someone who has served in the Armed Forces and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme.

Data and privacy

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Important information

Please note that vacancies may be pulled back at any time for internal or external recruitment if suitable for a current employee at risk of redundancy.

We embrace the use of AI as an innovative tool; applications should be written by you and reflect your skills, knowledge and enthusiasm.