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Independent Domestic Violence Advisor - County

Salary £26,452 a year (+3.5% Cost of Living Award)
Location Derbyshire
Hours per week 37.5
Contract type Permanent

This is a Permanent, Salaried vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The role

As an IDVA, you’ll provide short to medium term support to high-risk victims of domestic abuse. You’ll empower survivors to understand and overcome their current situation, allowing them to move forward and regain control of their lives.

This is a hybrid role, where you’ll split your time working from our office, from home and face-to-face with customers.
Job requirements

  • Manage your case load, making sure each customer receives the appropriate service that fits their individual needs. Complete risk assessments, safety plans, referrals to other agencies and MARACs using an evidence-based risk identification checklist and support plan.
  • Work alongside external agencies including the police, health professionals, child protection, housing practitioners and other voluntary and statutory specialists. You’ll need to know how they operate and how your role fits within theirs, all while maintaining an independent role on behalf of your customer.
  • 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 appropriate, with the perpetrator intervention service, making sure all necessary processes are carried out to maintain the safety of the victim/survivor.
  • Provide access to services and support organisations to help customers achieve their goals.

What we’re looking for

  • A good level of education including GCSE English and maths, or equivalent.
  • Evidence of self-development or formal learning and development in sector skills.
  • Experience supporting adults with complex needs.
  • An 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!

We will be interviewing as we go so may close the vacancy early 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:

A range of discounts at many high-street retailers and well-known brands.

Discounted gym membership at our head office and access to our cycle to work scheme – save money on bikes and equipment.

We offer flexible working, to help you manage your work-life balance.

23 days annual leave as well as public and bank holidays off too. As your service length increases, so will your annual leave entitlement.

We also give all staff 'My Day'. Whether it’s celebrating a birthday, spending time with family or just taking a day off to relax. You can use your My Day for anything that really matters to you.

A commitment to your learning and development with a great onboarding experience, external events, conferences, coaching, training courses and support with professional qualifications.

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.

Our Employee Assistance Programme gives you free access to 24-hour phone counselling support, health advice and legal advice, 365 days a year and face-to-face counselling options.

Occupational Health services. Access to a range of services, including free eye tests and flu vaccinations.

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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