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Independent Domestic Abuse Advocate (IDVA) 1 year FTC

Salary £31650
Location St Helens
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This is a permanent, full-time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The Vacancy

Since 2011, we have been coordinating & delivering Safe2Speak, the specialist domestic abuse service in St Helens.  Safe2Speak are a team of trained domestic abuse advisers, working in partnership with a range of agencies to safeguard and protect victims of domestic abuse. The team is made up of Independent Domestic Violence Advisers (IDVA’s), Domestic Abuse Outreach Workers, a Risk Identification Officer and trained helpline and refuge accommodation-based staff including Refuge Coordinators and Key Workers.  The service is delivered by Torus, but service users do not need to be a tenant of Torus to access the services.  Safe2Speak works to support anyone that is affected by domestic abuse, regardless of their gender, race, religion, beliefs or sexual orientation. We provide a free service that is confidential, supportive, informative and non-judgemental.

The team offer one to one advice to victims, offering emotional, practical and safety support.

This is an important role in which you will:

  • Provide a high-quality professional service to people and families often with complex needs who have been assessed at high risk of domestic abuse.
  • Represent clients at the Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC)
  • Provide specialist knowledge and advice to other team members, key partners and clients.
  • Keep up to date with legislative changes and best practice regarding domestic abuse.
  • Share own knowledge, skills and professional updates, to support up-skilling and development within internal and external teams.
  • Raise awareness of domestic abuse and its effects on people and families.

To be successful in this role you will:

  • Experience of working and engaging with people and families with complex needs and or challenging behaviour suffering domestic abuse
  • Knowledge of domestic abuse legislation and best practice
  • Track record of managing a caseload, including support planning, risk assessing and multi-agency working.
  • Experience of crisis management, risk minimisation and of making decisions in difficult situations
  • Evidence of managing personal resilience when dealing with difficult situations and identifying mechanisms to deal with these.
  • Knowledge and experience of Safeguarding Practices and Procedures
  • Track record of building a rapport with clients whilst maintaining professional boundaries

PLEASE NOTE:

Each successful applicant will be required to complete the following pre-employment checks prior to a start date being agreed;

  • Right to work verification
  • Qualification certificate check
  • 2x Completed references
  • OH Health Questionnaire – Fit For Work
  • DBS check (if required for role)
  • Completion of all new starter documentation including signed T&C’s

Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Torus (part of Torus group) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. Each successful applicant will be subject to a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check along with other relevant employment checks.

 

The Company

We employ more than 1,500 people in a wide variety of jobs across Liverpool City Region and in the wider North West. We don’t just build homes. Our mission is to create stronger communities so people can thrive. If you‘re passionate about people and want to make a difference, there are many opportunities to join us.

Torus is an equal opportunities employer and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. The Torus “A place where everyone belongs” approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are, and to be that person at work, in line with Torus’ Values. We appreciate the strength we gain from having and supporting our diverse teams. Diversity contributes to our inclusive culture and allows us to be truly representative of the communities we work in.

Torus is the North West’s largest affordable housing provider and one of its biggest and fastest-growing developers and commercial contractors. We’re all about creating sustainable, stable and thriving communities – and making positive changes happen. So if you think you can make a difference and give something back to our communities, Torus is a place for you.

We are over 1,500 diverse and talented people sharing the same inspiring goal: to create a better society through providing homes people love to live in and in communities they want to be part of.  

We are true professionals, who thrive in this fast-moving, challenging and rewarding environment because we know that the stronger our organisation is, the better we can benefit our customers and colleagues alike.  

Every single one of our colleagues has unique qualities that we truly value. We embrace diversity and inclusion and invest in our people. We share a culture where our people focus on solutions, work together to achieve great results and take pride in what we do for each other and for our customers and the communities we live and work in.  

We believe our people deserve the opportunity to explore their potential. That’s why we encourage and support everyone at Torus to be the best they can be. We are Torus. We are building the future.

We Own it – Our people focus on solutions. We take individual and collective responsibility for our actions.  

We Care – Our people are supportive. We take pride in what we do for each other and for our customers.  

We Deliver – Our people are committed. We work together as one team to achieve great results.  

We are Torus!

Working at Torus

Our Benefits

Generous Annual Leave up to 30 days Annual Leave, Plus Bank Holidays

Enhanced Maternity / Paternity & Adoption Pay

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Life
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Health & Wellbeing Support

Happy to Talk Flexible / Agile Working

Internal Reward and Recognition

Financial Wellbeing

Car Lease Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Professional Study / Development Opportunities

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For any further information in relation to this vacancy or any other vacancies advertised with the Torus Group please contact us using the following email address - working@torus.co.uk.

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