Senior Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

Victim Support; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity dedicated to supporting crime victims is seeking a Senior Independent Domestic Violence Advocate. This role focuses on providing high-quality support to male victim/survivors of domestic abuse. Responsibilities include managing a team, leading in crisis situations, and ensuring the safety of service users. The position offers a hybrid working model and generous benefits, including 28 days of annual leave, a pension plan, and ongoing career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Generous Annual Leave

Birthday Leave

Pension Plan

Enhanced Allowances

Exclusive Discounts

Financial Wellbeing

Wellbeing Support

Inclusive Networks

Sustainable Travel

Career Development

Qualifications

• Strong crisis management skills to support staff in difficult situations.
• Experience managing a team supporting victims of domestic abuse.
• Knowledge of GDPR & data protection regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a high quality domestic abuse service for victims.
• Lead crises and provide guidance on safeguarding issues.
• Support male domestic abuse victim/survivors to increase their safety.

Skills

Crisis management skills

Knowledge of safeguarding issues

Team management

Understanding of benefits system

Experience working with male victims

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Independent Domestic Violence Advocate who is passionate about supporting male victim/survivors of abuse to join our specialist housing support project (Ashraya Project) for Male victims of domestic abuse. The role is a hybrid working role based at our London office close to Old Street tube station with travel throughout London as required. Effectively manage and provide a pro-active, high quality frontline service to male victims of domestic abuse. You will work within a multi-agency framework consisting of MARAC and multi-agency partners when required. This role requires a specialist understanding of the barriers faced by male victims of domestic abuse and harmful practices. We particularly welcome applicants who are male, as they are under-represented in the provision of support to domestic abuse victim survivors.

• Effectively manage and develop a high quality, innovative and pro-active domestic abuse service for victims and their children, including those at highest risk
• Ensure that the service prioritises the safety, security and dignity of service users and their children
• Be the lead in crisis situations and provide advice and guidance on safeguarding issues and information sharing concerns
• The role will work collaboratively with the Management team, in order to achieve the implementation of the business plan and the development of the service to maximise positive outcomes for clients
• Manage a small team, conducting supervision and case reviews to ensure safe practice
• Carry a caseload, supporting male domestic abuse victim/survivors to increase their safety
• Develop relationships with partner agencies in this area

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safeguarding issues, legal responsibilities and GDPR & data protection regulations
• Have strong crisis management skills to support staff dealing with stressful and difficult situations
• Experience of managing a team delivering front line support to victims of domestic abuse or vulnerable people to a high standard
• A passion for working with male victim/survivors
• Experience of working with housing agencies or in a housing setting is advantageous
• Ideally, knowledge of migration and asylum routes and the procedures for applying for refugee/asylum status in the UK, legal remedies for domestic abuse victims and experience of working with housing, homelessness, drug, alcohol, mental health issues and understanding of the benefits system
• Experience of supporting people in vulnerable situations, having worked with victims of domestic violence & abuse

About Victim Support

Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.

Benefits

• Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working
• Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave
• Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday
• Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments
• Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts
• Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance
• Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
• Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans
• Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression
• Practice Support: Clinical supervision and group reflective practice