Support Worker / Domestic Violence / Abuse Advocate / Male Survivors

Job Description

Independent Domestic Violence Support Worker / Abuse Advocate for Male Survivors who has frontline experience supporting survivors, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse and/or trauma is required for a well-established charity based in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire.IDVA QUALIFIED AND NON-QUALIFIED CANDIDATES CONSIDEREDSALARY: £24,287 (IDVA qualified) / £21,887 (IDVA non-qualified)LOCATION: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, East MidlandsJOB TYPE: Part-Time, PermanentWORKING HOURS: 23 - 29.5 Hours per WeekPLEASE NOTE: It is essential you have a valid driving licence and access to a car or ability to travel across NottinghamshireJOB OVERVIEWWe have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Independent Domestic Violence Support Worker / Abuse Advocate for Male Survivors who has frontline experience supporting survivors, children and young peopleThe charitys goal is for everyone to have equal, healthy relationships free from domestic abuse, sexual violence and gender inequality.Working as an Independent Domestic Violence Support Worker / Abuse Advocate for Male Survivors you will be innovative, dynamic and empathetic and work as part of the charitys domestic abuse support service for male survivors.The service is also developing new campaigns to raise community awareness of men experiencing domestic and sexual abuse and is hoping to increase calls and referrals into the team.As an Independent Domestic Violence Support Worker / Abuse Advocate for Male Survivors you will be joining the charity during an exciting period of growth and will be able to play a role in shaping the future direction of service provision to male survivors.This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about domestic abuse support intervention and prevention.DUTIESAs an Independent Domestic Violence Support Worker / Abuse Advocate for Male Survivors your role will entail supporting male survivors, and their children, by

• Building meaningful relationships and overcoming barriers to help support male survivors of domestic abuse

• Supporting survivors from the point of referral and providing a pro-active response within a multi-disciplinary setting

• Assessing risk and delivering a service to standard, medium and high-risk survivors to increase their safety and reduce the risk that they and their children are experiencing

• Providing specialist support before, during and after the MARAC process to address the identified risks and co-ordinate the action plan

• Providing therapeutic, trauma-informed support in a person-centred approach

• To advocate and promote for perpetrator accountability and challenge victim-blaming language and practices

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTSIt is essential you have:

• Frontline experience supporting survivors, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse and/or trauma

• A comprehensive understanding of domestic abuse, coercive control, barriers to help-seeking, and how to form meaningful relationships with survivors

• Have up-to-date knowledge and experience in safeguarding vulnerable adults and children, equality and diversity matters and human rights agenda

• A valid driving licence and access to a car or ability to travel across Nottinghamshire

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