Housing Independent Domestic Violence Advocate - Salford, United Kingdom - Trafford Domestic Abuse Services

Trafford Domestic Abuse Services

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Salford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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About us

Trafford Domestic Abuse Services (TDAS) is a Quality accredited, registered charity offering support to individuals and families who are affected by domestic abuse since 1990.

We support families who live/work in the Trafford area and provide IDVA and Children and Young People (CYP) support services in Salford.

We provide both intervention and prevention services and work in partnership with other voluntary organisations to support families across Greater Manchester TDAS Values Innovative:
introduce new ideas, are creative and foreword thinking

Collaborative:
work in partnership with key stakeholders to enable people to achieve a defined & common purpose Openness: create an open culture, provide transparent reporting, good fundraising and governance

Person centred:

provide coordinated, personalized and enabling services to everyone Empowering: empower our service users to become stronger, more confident, being aware of their rights and privileges and live a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

Purpose of the role

To provide a specialist trauma-informed support service for those individuals who are homeless/at risk of homelessness working with multiple agencies supporting their multiple needs.

The Post holder will work collaboratively with partners to provide expert advice for individuals in refuge, temporary and supported accommodation.

Educating agencies involved with the individual to ensure they receive the right response and are not re-traumatised is also a key part of the role.

You will work as part of a skilled, multi-disciplinary staff team and must be approachable and highly motivated in supporting and encouraging people experiencing domestic violence/abuse to make informed choices in order to determine their own future.

You will ensure the provision of support and advocacy services to service users who are experiencing or have experienced Domestic Abuse.

Assessing the risk a service user is in and delivering a service appropriate to the level of risk.

Application Criteria and Process

You must also have minimum of 12 months experience of working with adults in social care settings and knowledge and understanding of the effects of domestic abuse on adults, children, and young people.

You must be able to assess risk, support plan and deliver services. It is essential that you have an up-to-date knowledge of Child Protection and Safeguarding.

Job Type:
Part-time

Salary:
£22,542.00-£27,803.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits: