Independent Domestic Violence Advisor 2 X Posts - Hereford, United Kingdom - West Mercia Women's Aid

West Mercia Women's Aid

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Hereford, United Kingdom

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WEST MERCIA WOMEN'S AID
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West Mercia Women's Aid are pleased to offer the following opportunity.

INDEPENDENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVISORS

1 x post based in Hereford (including 2 days on site at Hereford Hospital)

1 x post based in Telford & Wrekin

Both Posts 37 Hours Per Week

Contract until 31st March 2025

Salary

£ 25,088.79 per annum for those holding IDVA Safelives Qualifications

(£24,047.79 per annum for unqualified IDVA's with progression to £25,088.79

per annum upon successful completion of IDVA Safelives training)

As an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor, you will be part of helping us achieve our mission of reducing the incidents of domestic abuse in the West Mercia region.

The role is to provide crisis support and advocacy to victims of domestic abuse who have been assessed as being at high risk.

**The role will involve:
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Working as part of the IDVA Service to ensure that victims of domestic abuse from marginalised communities who have been assessed as being at high risk are provided with the best possible advocacy, advice and support
To participate in the safety plan of victims referred to the local Multiagency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC)
Carrying out and recording an assessment of the needs and risk (DASH) of each case, using information from key partners e.g. Police, Probation and Community Rehabilitation Company (CRC) to inform the risk assessment.
Developing and implementing a structured individual safety and support plan with service users, focusing on meeting their cultural needs.
Cocoordinating the plan and liaising with agencies to ensure the safety plan is robust.
Supporting service users through the legal, criminal or civil justice systems, drafting orders as and when required.

We are looking for someone who has.

Experience of advocacy and support work with vulnerable people
Experience of working with high risk victims of domestic abuse from marginalised communities
An IDVA Safelives Qualification (desirable)
Good knowledge and understanding of the importance of culture, faith and heritage for those experiencing domestic abuse
Experience of working in a multiagency framework and of managing a case load
Knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse issues and the needs of adults, young people and children affected by it
Knowledge of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and child protection processes and practice
Strong interpersonal skills and good written/verbal communication skills
The ability to maintain clear professional boundaries.
Car user essential

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If you have relevant experience, transferable skills and a knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse issues and the needs of those affected by it, we would love to hear from you.

TO APPLY
Q1. How has your previous experience prepared you to engage with people suffering from the effects of domestic abuse and assessed as high risk?

Q2. How has your experience contributed to your ability to liaise and communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with a wide range of people including colleagues and professionals

Q3. What else as a practitioner do you feel you would be able to bring to the role of an IDVA?

Please ensure you have read the full Job Description/Person Specification

for this role

WMWA offers ongoing training to support your personal and professional development, provides regular supervision and the opportunity for you to contribute toward the development of the service. Benefits include 33 days holiday per year and an employee pension scheme_.

Interview date 06/07/2023

All posts are open to women only - in accordance with The Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1

Salary:
Up to £25,088.79 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company pension
Sick pay
Work from home

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

How has your previous experience prepared you to engage with people suffering from the effects of domestic abuse and assessed as high risk?
How has your experience contributed to your ability to liaise and communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with a wide range of people including colleagues and professionals?
What else as a practitioner do you feel you would be able to bring to the role of an IDVA?

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Hereford

Application deadline: 27/06/2023

Reference ID:
IDVA 600/13/06