Female Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)

• domestic violence


• Supported Accommodation


• domestic abuse

Female Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)

Role Type: Temp to Perm
Hours: Full-Time Mon-Fri
Hourly: Salary: £14.67 per hour + £1.77 holiday pay (£28,598 per annum)
Location: Bristol

Overview:

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable women? This Housing association is seeking a passionate and dedicated Female IDVA to join our team on a permanent basis.

As a Female IDVA with us, you'll have the opportunity to provide crucial support and advocacy for women experiencing domestic abuse, empowering them to rebuild their lives and secure a brighter future.

Join our team and be part of an inclusive and supportive environment where your expertise will truly change lives.

*Salary is negotiable for qualified IDVAs

Day to Day Duties:

• Provide one-to-one support to women experiencing domestic abuse.


• Although some hybrid working allowed, you must be reactive to emergency cases


• Deliver professional advocacy and advice.


• Contribute to creating safe and empowering environments for survivors.


• In conjunction with the service user/family complete the Oasis needs assessment and draw up a support plan together with the survivor.


• Ensure your work with service users is recovery focused, and strengths based, supporting survivors in a creative, consistent and assertive way to ensure positive outcomes are achieved.


• Review the support plan regularly and record changes agreed.


• Ensure that survivors currently living in abusive situations are aware of their rights and options.


• Give safety-planning advice and explain the effectiveness of criminal and civil sanctions available to them.


• Enable and encourage families to take advantage of all services relevant to their safety such as legal advice, housing and benefits rights, education, medical treatment, counselling etc.


• Assist clients in gaining access to solicitors, benefits agencies, housing departments, education, medical treatment, counselling etc. .

Preferred Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience working with survivors of domestic abuse.


• Strong understanding of safeguarding and risk assessment


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.


• Empathetic and non-judgmental approach to supporting individuals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recognized qualification in Domestic Violence advocacy/support


• Any relevant Social Work, Psychology, or Counselling qualifications


• Valid driving license and access to own transport

For more info, please call on . If you would like to apply to this role, please send your cv to Nathan Jackson .

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