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Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA)

Role:                Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA)

Based:             Basingstoke – Hybrid (2 days office, 3 days home)

Hours:             37 hours per week

Rate:                £27,720.54 (Qualified) or £24,969.60 (Unqualified) per annum

Start Date:       ASAP

Duration:         Permanent

Essential:        Full Clean UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle

Our client, a well-respected charity, is looking for a dedicated and highly organised Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA) to provide frontline services to victims of domestic abuse. This role involves working within a multi-agency framework to ensure the safety and protection of those at high risk of domestic homicide, empowering victims to make positive choices, and offering tailored support services.

Synopsis of duties:

  • Provide a high-quality, proactive service to victims of domestic abuse, focusing on safety and protection.
  • Develop and maintain multi-agency links to ensure safety is central to services.
  • Work within frameworks such as HRDA, MARAC, and SDVC to support high-risk victims.
  • Assess risk and deliver services appropriate to the level of risk, with a premium service for high-risk clients.
  • Advocate for victims with statutory and non-statutory services, providing emotional and practical support.
  • Manage a caseload, ensuring each client receives individualised support, focusing on safety planning and transitioning to independent living.
  • Participate in HRDA meetings on a rota basis.
  • Support clients through the Criminal Justice and MARAC systems, explaining procedures, and providing necessary advocacy.
  • Empower clients to recognise and address the dynamics of domestic abuse in their situations.
  • Develop and promote projects in the community, facilitating support groups and awareness campaigns.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience of providing support to vulnerable people, advocating for them, and developing new services.
  • Strong understanding of the needs of domestic abuse victims, child protection issues, and the principles of risk assessment and safety planning.
  • Knowledge of civil and criminal justice remedies, the benefits system, and housing issues affecting families escaping domestic abuse.
  • Ability to build rapport, work constructively with nonviolent parents/guardians, and maintain professional boundaries.
  • Strong crisis management skills, ability to work flexibly and manage a caseload.
  • Commitment to equal opportunities, user-focused services, and personal development.
  • IDVA qualification (CAADA IDVA/Women’s Aid DAPA) would be highly desirable, willingness to undertake relevant study is essential.
  • Flexibility required to attend events in the evenings and weekends as and when required
  • Full Clean UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle.
  • Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service would be advantageous.
  • This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

For more information, please call the team 

Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an agency and employer.


Location: Hampshire | Salary: 24969.60 - 27720.54 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 08/08/2024

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