Independent Domestic Violence Advisor

Archer Resourcing are looking for two community IDVA's to join the team. Ideally you'd be close to Redcar and Cleveland, otherwise remote working would be considered for the right applicant.

The IDVA post will offer an innovative approach to meet the needs of survivors of domestic abuse within community setting. The community IDVA’s will target their work to reach in to underrepresented victims across the whole area urban and rural. They will work to strengthen our already existing links with partner organisations and work collaboratively to provide IDVA support and domestic abuse awareness within these organisations. The IDVA’s will be a single point of contact for partner organisations.

Responsibilties :

*Including but not limited to

• Responsible for managing a caseload of client to whom you will provide high quality; client support. Provide advocacy within the criminal justice system, offer emotional and practical support to victims including legal options, health, finance and housing.
• Focus on and prioritise high risk cases and provide a pro-active, short to medium term crisis intervention service through individual safety planning and personal support to help your client access services to keep themselves and their children safe.
• Work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse to address the safety of high risk victims and ensuring that their safety plans are coordinated
• Comply with data protection legislation, confidentiality and information sharing policy and procedures and all legislation connected to your work.
• Always work within professional boundaries.

Requirements :

• Be a qualified IDVA or be willing to undertake training.
• Experience and/or knowledge of civil and criminal justice system remedies for victims of domestic abuse and their children.
• Experience of working within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership
• Ability to manage a caseload of clients to whom you will provide high quality support
• Have access to a car for work purposes and hold a full current UK driving licence
• Candidates should have certificates or specific qualifications
• Enhanced DBS. Dated within the last 12 months- on the update service? You could be fast tracked through our recruitment process today

Working with Archer Resourcing Ltd:

We have been helping all health care professionals find exciting new roles for a number of years, so we know exactly where to look when it comes to sourcing the best opportunities. We operate across the UK, and, with amazing relationships with the biggest employers in UK social care, we give you the best chance of landing your next role.

We have a reputation for recruiting efficiently, however, we can only respond to candidates who meet the exact requirements of the position. If you have any queries about a role or application, then please call us direct on the provided contact details.

We also offer a £250 referral bonus should you know of anyone who may be interested.

Due the high demand of CV's received we are unable to respond to all applications. However, we may hold your CV on file and contact you for future suitable roles.

Must be eligible to work in the U.K

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