Remote Independent Domestic Violence Advisor

Category:IDVA

Type:Full Time

Location:Remote Working

Contract length:Fixed Term

Stop Domestic Abuse is a trauma informed organisation, the work we do to support those effected by domestic abuse may be triggering for those with past trauma. Please only apply if you are living free from abuse. If you’d like to talk to us about this, please get in touch.

Main purpose and scope of the job

To provide a high-quality and pro-active front-line service to victims of domestic abuse; delivering a pathway of care focusing on safety and protection to those at highest risk of domestic homicide.

Initiate, develop, maintain and monitor multi-agency links through procedures and protocols to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic abuse.

To Work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the High Risk Domestic Abuse (HRDA) Conferences, Multi-agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC) and local partnership responses to domestic abuse. Supporting and participating in the local HRDA, MARAC and Specialist Domestic Violence Courts (SDVC)

Work with high-risk victims to help them access services, report to police and to keep them and their children safe. To undertake risk assessments and utilise progress measurement tools as appropriate.

To provide advice by telephone and face-to-face to assist victims and survivors experiencing domestic abuse to understand the services available and make choices about their own future.

The post-holder will be community based, with families who have moved out of the refuge, women and men who make contact via Stop Domestic Abuse’s Front Door Service or are referred from other agencies.

The post-holder will work to empower and support all victims and survivors of domestic abuse to make positive choices.

Manage a case load ensuring every victim and survivor receives the appropriate service individual to their needs. Focusing on safety planning, practical safety measures and the use of civil and criminal justice systems to increase protection and support the transition of victims and children from the abusive situation into safe and independent living.

Support the empowerment of the client and assist them in recognising the features and dynamics of domestic abuse and stalking present in their situation and help them regain control of their lives and support them with effective risk management strategies.

Reference Number: STOPDA885
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract for 12 Months
Hours Per Week: 37

Whilst this is a remote position, there will be a requirement to attend training at our main office in Havant. Due to this and the on-call nature of the role, we require applicants to commute no further than 40 miles from our main office in Havant.

Applying for this post

You can apply by:

• Submitting your application and equal opportunities forms via the online form below
• Emailing your completed application and equal opportunities forms to: humanresources@stopdomesticabuse.uk

Appointment will be on merit alone.

We will recruit the first suitable applicants, so apply early as we may close applications earlier.

An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) disclosure will be required for this role.