Housing Domestic Abuse Advocates - London, United Kingdom - Amida Recruitment Limited

Amida Recruitment Limited

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

_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. _

We are pleased to be working with aCharity which is a well-respected, award-winning, and innovative women-only organisation, providing emotional and practical support to women experiencing domestic abuse, and supporting women with short-termsentences to reduce offending.

Salary:
£27,000 - £30,000 per annum, pro rata per annum.

Location:
Based at Hammersmith - BUT WILL BE BASED IN THE COMMUNITY

Hours:
Full time, 35 hours per week, 9am - 5pm

Contract:
Permanent

About the role:

As a Housing Domestic Abuse Advocate, you will provide intervention, advocacy, and support to survivors of domestic abuse.

Working within a fast-paced team, you will help empower women and ensure that the voice of survivors informs every stage of their journeytowards improved safety.

You will have your own caseload of survivors who hold social tenancies with local authorities or housing associations, and you will encourage them to engage with our service and ensure they have access to support.

You will also co-ordinatethe provision of multi-agency support which focuses on working with domestic abuse survivors to maintain their tenancies and prevent homelessness.

Key responsibilities include;

Crisis management and successfully managing high numbers of calls and/or caseloads
Risk and needs assessment, safety, and support planning, particularly with clients with complex/multiple needs
Initiate and manage support plans either facetoface or over the phone
Advising survivors of their rights and options for seeking help and support from other agencies
Preparing reports for courts, case conferences and information for Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARACS)
Solid experience of supporting women who have experienced domestic abuse in all its forms, come from a sector with transferrable skills or possess a feminist/VAWG degree and be keen to learn and to train on the job
A good understanding of violence against women and girls with a particular focus on the dynamics of domestic abuse (physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, socalled 'honourbased violence', forced marriage, stalking and harassment) and its impact on women,children, families, and communities
Skills and experience in conducting comprehensive assessments of needs and risk for survivors experiencing domestic abuse, including carrying out short risk management and safety planning
Experience in assessing the needs and safety of any children that women using the service may have
An understanding of the criminal justice system and relevant legislation with regard to legal and civil options, housing, benefits, matrimonial and children
A good knowledge of safeguarding practice, procedures, and legislation

Contact Hanane for more information and immediate call and interview