Police Partnership IDVA

Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid; Lichfield; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

Pension contributions (up to 6%)

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Cycle to Work

Health Cash Plan

Job summary

Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid (BSWA) is seeking an experienced IDVA specialist to work with West Midlands Police Call Centre and Domestic Abuse Desk. You will provide tailored guidance, trauma-informed support to officers and staff, and help improve safeguarding responses for women and children affected by domestic violence.

This role involves training, needs and risk assessments, safeguarding children, and monitoring projects.

Job description

To provide specialist expertise on IDVA within West Midlands Police (WMP) Call Centre and Domestic Abuse Desk. This role will support the improvement of police practice by providing tailored guidance, advice, and professional support to officers and staff, strengthening their understanding of safe, trauma informed and appropriate interventions with women and children affected by DVA.
Of influencing professional practice, including delivering training and awareness sessions Of carrying out needs and risk assessments and support of women experiencing abuse Of working within safeguarding guidelines to protect and promote the well-being of children and young people Of monitoring and evaluating projects
Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid have for over 45 years supported women and children with services around domestic violence and abuse. Could you be a part of our team as we continue our mission to end domestic violence and abuse? The region's leading charity in tackling violence against women and girls, BSWA offers a helpline, webchat, drop in and and community support as well as emergency accommodation in six refuges across the area. Projects supports women in the criminal justice system, in healthcare settings, and throughout the community, offering support to women and children experiencing domestic violence. Alongside this, we also have staff offering training and consultancy to businesses and health and social care professionals alike, raising awareness on gender based violence issues. We seek like-minded women to join our enthusiastic team of workers, all of us passionate about the vital and valuable work we do to support women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, and tackling the wider issues of violence against women and girls.

• 31 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Up to 6% matched pension contribution
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance scheme while in employment (a lump sum of 4 times salary)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Health Cash Plan scheme available to all employees from day one
• Successful candidates may have the opportunity to work under hybrid working arrangements, subject to the role and to the terms of our Hybrid Working Policy

BSWA is a Disability Confident Employer. We want everyone to have equal chance at being considered for our jobs. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method, or you are experiencing another barrier to completing your application, please contact our recruitment team via our website.