Independent Domestic Violence Advisor - County
This is a Permanent, Salaried vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The role
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact through supporting domestic abuse survivors? Do you want to make a difference to someone's life every single day? Do you have resilience and adaptability? Do you thrive working in a busy environment, where you'd become part of a close-knit team that has a real impact in Derbyshire?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you!
We have an exciting role working as part of our established Community IDVA Team offering proactive support to individuals experiencing domestic abuse, assessed as high risk.
We're looking for an experienced domestic abuse professional to join our Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) team. Our IDVAs have key roles within our community, as they provide short to medium term support to high-risk victim/survivors of domestic abuse empowering survivors to understand and overcome their current situation, allowing them to move forward and regain control of their lives.
Job requirements
- Manage your case load, making sure each victim/survivor referred receives the appropriate service that fits their individual needs.
- Complete risk assessments, safety plans, and referrals to other agencies using an evidence-based risk identification checklist and support plan.
- Work within a multi-agency framework including MARAC, the police, health professionals, child protection, housing practitioners and other voluntary and statutory specialists.
- Provide practical, emotional and advocacy support that empowers victims of abuse and empowers them to overcome their current situation. You’ll focus on safety planning, practical safety measures and the use of civil and criminal justice systems to increase protection.
- Work in partnership, where relevant/appropriate, with the perpetrator intervention service, making sure all necessary processes are carried out to maintain the safety of the victim/survivor.
- Keep victims/survivors at the heart of everything you do and keep them informed. Provide access to services and support organisations to help them achieve their goals.
- Deliver support in locations that are safe, accessible and flexible to the needs of the victim/survivor and the service.
What we’re looking for
- A good level of education including GCSE English and maths, or equivalent.
- Substantial experience of directly supporting adults who have experienced domestic abuse or who have other complex needs.
- A formal qualification, such as a recognised IDVA qualification, or the willingness to complete this.
- A good understanding of domestic abuse, including the impact on those affected by it and the legal and practical remedies available to them.
- An understanding of safeguarding issues and procedures and legislation relating to domestic violence.
- Full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle for work.
- DBS check.
- Police vetted.
Be a catalyst for change and help us impact the way our region addresses abusive relationships. Apply now!
Please note - we will be interviewing as we go, and so the vacancy may close earlier than stated if we find the right person.
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Who we are
We’re part of Honeycomb Group, a team of social-minded brands championing happy homes in our region by providing services and support that help people across Staffordshire and its surrounding areas feel secure, connected and confident.
Glow is the catalyst for change in our community and our sector. We’re working to systematically impact the way our region and our sector addresses abusive relationships. Everything we do is driven by a deep desire to change the future of relationships for the better. This is the start of something great.
Watch the video below to hear from some of the people we've supported.
Why choose us
No matter what brand you're working with across the Honeycomb Group, you can trust us to look after you. Creating a happy home doesn't just apply to our customers, it applies to our staff too. That's why we offer:
Annual leave purchase scheme with two chances to join and boost your annual leave- you will also be entitled to time off for public holidays or paid days to take flexibly.
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At Honeycomb Group we know that a Group full of people from diverse backgrounds and communities makes us better at what we do. This means building a more inclusive and diverse workplace and promoting equality for all regardless of what you look like, where you come from and who you love. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or belief.
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