Senior Independent Domestic Violence Advisor

TN United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Senior Independent Domestic Violence Advisor in Cardiff. This role focuses on providing tailored support to women and children affected by domestic violence. You will work flexibly to ensure clients receive the necessary advocacy and emotional support while managing a diverse caseload. The position offers a generous leave package, pension, and a commitment to employee well-being. If you have a passion for rights, diversity, and inclusion, and want to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave Package

Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexi Working

Paid Company Sick Pay

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Hold a SafeLives IDVA training certificate or relevant experience.
• Excellent IT and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support packages to women and children.
• Manage a caseload and ensure safety plans are effective.
• Advocate for service users with relevant agencies.

Skills

Communication Skills

Emotional Support

Advocacy

IT Skills

Teamwork

Education

SafeLives IDVA training certificate

Relevant degree or vocational qualification

Job description

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Senior Independent Domestic Violence Advisor, Cardiff

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Location:

Cardiff, United Kingdom

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Construction

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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Job Description:

I am recruiting a CARING and PASSIONATE Senior Independent Domestic Violence Advisor on behalf of a fantastic service in the Cardiff City Centre area. I am keen to speak with candidates who are dynamic, inquisitive, have a passion for rights, diversity and inclusion and want to fight alongside those who may not have a voice.

You will be supporting women and children by providing them with an individually tailored support package. There is a need to work flexibly Monday to Friday between the hours of 09:00 and 19:00 and also take part in an on-call service.

This position is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1. It is also subject to an enhanced DBS check.

• Hours: 35 Hours per week (Monday to Friday)
• Contract: Permanent
• Shifts: Flexible between 09:00 to 19:00 shifts
• Location: Cardiff City Centre

Benefits of the Support Worker Role Independent Personal Advisor

• Generous Annual Leave Package 33 Days inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Program - supports your health and well-being at home and work
• Flexi Working
• Paid Company Sick Pay & Emergency Dependent Leave
• Real Living Wage Employer
• Cycle to work scheme, among other benefits.

As a Senior Independent Domestic Violence Advisor, you will be responsible for the following:

• Predominantly working in the adult team but working across all support services to provide advice and guidance to staff as needed
• Complete file audits to ensure best practices and high-quality work are undertaken
• Complete case reviews with staff to provide coaching and encourage reflective practice and feedback to the team manager
• Hold complex and diverse caseloads
• Provide specialist advice and guidance to external agencies in line with company policy and relevant legislation.
• Develop and deliver training internally and externally
• Ensure risk is identified and safety and support and plans reflect the needs and wishes of the individuals accessing the support
• Prioritise cases and provide proactive, short to medium-term crisis intervention service through individual safety, support and recovery planning
• Advocate for service users with agencies who can help to address domestic abuse
• Understanding the role of all relevant statutory and non-statutory services available to domestic abuse victims and how your role fits into them
• Providing advocacy, emotional and practical support and information in relation to legal options, education, housing, health, finance, education, and support services such as adult services, children services & health visitors
• Working directly with all key agency partners to address the safety of high-risk victims and ensuring that their safety plans are coordinated, particularly the MASH and MARAC
• Manage a caseload, ensuring each client receives the trauma-informed needs-led, risk-assessed service individual to their needs
• Help maintain accurate and confidential case management records and databases and contribute to monitoring and reporting information for the service.
• Comply with GDPR/data protection legislation, confidentiality and information sharing policy and procedures and all legislation connected to your work.
• Support colleagues and partner agencies through awareness-raising and institutional advocacy in order to provide the best possible service for service users
• Respect and value the diversity of the community in which the services work and recognise the needs of a diverse range of clients, ensuring the service is accessible to all.
• Remain up-to-date and compliant with all organisational procedures, policies and professional codes of conduct.

Requirements:

• Hold a SafeLives IDVA training certificate or a relevant degree or demonstrable equivalent experience or a vocational qualification.
• A driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential
• Have an understanding of domestic violence and abuse, including the impact on victims and their children
• Understand child protection issues and how to safeguard effectively
• Experience in engaging with external agencies
• Excellent IT and communication skills
• Ability to provide practical and emotional support
• Ability to manage own workload
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team

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