Vacancy Detail

IDVA

Role:                Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA)

Based:             Stoke-on-Trent

Rate:                £28,050

Start Date:      ASAP

Duration:        FTC until March 2025

Hours:            37.5

 

Our client is looking to recruit an IDVA to support and advocate on behalf of victims of Domestic Abuse.

 

Synopsis of duties:

• Implementing effective ways of working with victims and those supporting them to increase safety and reduce harm
• Providing a high-quality, front-line service to victims of domestic abuse, delivering a service according to risk, primarily focusing on victim/survivors
• Working within a multi-agency framework consisting of MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic abuse
• Signposting service users for further support to external agencies/organisations for further support with complex needs
• Supporting victims through the Criminal Justice Service, advocating on their behalf and ensuring they are aware of their rights

Essential Requirements:

• Excellent understanding of domestic abuse, including the impact on victims and their children, and the legal and practical remedies available
• Understanding safeguarding issues and legal responsibilities
• IDVA qualification preferred but not essential
• DBS dated within the last 12 months or on the update service
• Clean driving licence with access to a vehicle

Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency

Location: Stoke-on-Trent | Salary: 28050 per year | Job type: Contract | Posted: 19/07/2024