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Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd is seeking an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to join our team in Essex. You will manage a caseload of high-risk domestic abuse cases, perform risk assessments, develop safety plans and advocate for clients with housing, health, legal and other services.

The role requires a compassionate, empathetic and non-judgemental approach with strong safeguarding and multi-agency collaboration skills. DBS check will be conducted.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable people and managing a caseload.
• Strong understanding of domestic abuse, safeguarding and risk management.
• Experience working within a multi-agency environment.
• Excellent communication, advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Strong crisis-management skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Compassionate, empathetic and non-judgemental approach.
• SafeLives IDVA qualification or relevant equivalent experience/qualification, or willingness to undertake the required training.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of high-risk domestic abuse cases.
• Complete risk assessments and develop individual safety plans.
• Provide practical, emotional and crisis support to victims and their children.
• Advocate for clients with housing, health, legal, financial and other support services.
• Work closely with partner agencies and contribute to collaboration.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records.
• Follow safeguarding, confidentiality, data protection and information-sharing procedures.
• Empower clients to make informed decisions and regain control of their lives.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable people

Safeguarding & risk management

Multi-agency collaboration

Communication, advocacy & negotiation

Crisis-management & composure under压力

Compassionate, empathetic & non-judeg.

Education

IDVA qualification or equivalent training

Job description

We are looking for a compassionate, proactive and experienced

Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to join our team in Essex.

Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Office Requirement: 1 day per week in the office

Reporting to: IDVA Service Manager / Senior IDVA

Role Type: Frontline Domestic Abuse Support

The role will provide frontline support to victims of domestic abuse, with a particular focus on

high-risk cases. You will work closely with clients to assess risk, develop safety plans, provide advocacy and help them access appropriate services.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of high-risk domestic abuse cases.
• Complete risk assessments and develop individual safety plans.
• Provide practical, emotional and crisis support to victims and their children.
• Advocate for clients with housing, health, legal, financial and other support services.
• Work closely with partner agencies and contribute to
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records.
• Follow safeguarding, confidentiality, data protection and information-sharing procedures.
• Empower clients to make informed decisions and regain control of their lives.

About You

You will ideally have:

• Experience working with vulnerable people and managing a caseload.
• Strong understanding of domestic abuse, safeguarding and risk management.
• Experience working within a multi-agency environment.
• Excellent communication, advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Strong crisis-management skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• A compassionate, empathetic and non-judgemental approach.
• SafeLives IDVA qualification or relevant equivalent experience/qualification, or willingness to undertake the required training.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.