Independent Domestic Violence Advisor
This is a Fixed Term, Salaried vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The role
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.
What you’ll do:
- Manage your case load, making sure each victim/survivor referred receives the appropriate service that fits their individual needs.
- Complete risk assessments, safety planning, referrals and MARAC processes using evidence-based tools.
- 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, including safety planning and guidance on civil and criminal justice options.
- Keep victims/survivors at the heart of everything you do by keeping them informed, connecting them to relevant services, and delivering flexible, accessible support in safe environments.
Who you are:
- A good level of education including GCSE English and maths, or equivalent.
- Evidence of self-development or formal learning and development in sector skills.
- Demonstrable experience directly supporting adults who have experienced domestic abuse or who have other complex needs.
- A formal qualification, such as IDVA, 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.
The successful candidate will require a DBS check and will be Police vetted.
Apply now! We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Learn more about Honeycomb Group by visiting our digital job pack: www.honeycombgroup.org.uk/jobpack
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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.
Keep fit and save money with our cycle to work scheme. Purchase bikes and equipment through your salary and save on tax and national insurance contributions.
We never shut the door
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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