Lead IDVA

Wirral Jobs Internal; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local service provider is seeking a Lead IDVA for their Domestic Abuse Hub based in Burton upon Trent. This full-time role involves managing complex cases and providing support to children and families affected by domestic abuse. The successful candidate will have significant experience in trauma-informed care and safeguarding processes. The salary range for this position is between £39,152 and £41,771 annually, reflecting the responsibilities and required expertise.

Qualifications

• Experience working with survivors of high-risk domestic abuse (children and families).
• Knowledge of safeguarding processes and child protection plans.
• Experience in planning and delivering intervention work with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Carry a caseload of specialist/complex cases for the Domestic Abuse Hub.
• Provide direct supervision and case management direction.
• Coach and mentor MARAC Children's Intervention Workers.

Skills

Administrative Skills

Facilities Management

Biotechnology

Creative Production

Design And Estimation

Architecture

Job description

Internal Vacancy - Please note that in accordance with the Councils policy employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.

• This job may be suitable as a secondment opportunity for internal candidates wishing to gain experience in a higher or different role. Managers and applicants must note that all secondments are subject to agreement between the relevant departments and therefore the recruiting manager must speak with HR before offering a job on a secondment basis.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead IDVA in the Domestic Abuse Hub to work within the Childrens MARAC Intervention Team.

The Childrens Marac Intervention workers provide direct support to children and their non-abusive parent who are open to MARAC and childrens social care.

They provide evidence-based interventions safety planning and advocacy for children to reduce the risk and trauma of domestic abuse as part of a plan supported by an IDVA and childrens social worker.

About the Role :

The Lead IDVA carry a proportionate caseload of specialist / complex cases and contribute to planning intervention programme work for children and adults. You will provide advice and support in consultation with professionals who may be supporting children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse.

As Lead IDVA you will be responsible for providing direct supervision and case management direction for MARAC Childrens Intervention Workers / Domestic Abuse practitioners providing coaching and mentoring opportunities as part of employee development.

About the Candidate :

The successful candidate will have experience of working with survivors of high-risk domestic abuse (children and families) with experience of trauma informed approaches to engaging and supporting families who have been impacted by domestic abuse. You will have experience of planning and delivering intervention work with children and parents.

You should possess knowledge of and have experience of safeguarding processes including demonstrating experience of supporting children and young people who are subject to safeguarding enquiries child protection plans or may be care experienced. You will have confident decision making and knowledge around safety planning and support needs of children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse.

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Key Skills

Administrative Skills,Facilities Management,Biotechnology,Creative Production,Design And Estimation,Architecture

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 39152 - 41771