Victim Safety Advisor

Job Description

Red Snapper Justice are part of a niche recruitment agency, who provide staffing services to the offender management and criminal justice sectors.We are recruiting on behalf of our client based in Sandwell for a Victim Safety Advisor to improve the safety of victims of domestic abuse once they move into the community from refuge.This is a permanent, part time role which offers a salary of £14,586- £15,858 pro rata.Full driving license and access to own vehicle is required for this role.Main Duties:

• Prioritise on offering practical support to improve safety at home conducting home visits to assess the safety needs in the home and local area in collaboration with the victim.
• Provide direct casework support, advice, information and empowerment to individuals experiencing DVA. Once completed monitor the completion and impact keeping in touch with the victim for an agreed period of time.
• Advocate for and work with the victims of domestic abuse to help them access services to keep them and their children safe. Safety planning in the home, including walkthroughs with victim and practical advice on escape routes, contacting police, keepingdocuments in a safe place etc.
• Hold a case load and offer support & safety advice and guidance. Where there is antisocial behaviours, stalking or any continued abuse/harassment encouraging the maintenance an incident diary and where appropriate apply for civil remedies.
• Take referrals via drop-ins and telephone contact, gathering information regarding the victim and their circumstances, assessing the information, agreeing needs and identifying risk.
• Recognise, respect and address the needs of victim who face particular barriers when seeking help to access the advocacy service, including those from hard to reach groups.
• Support the empowerment of victims, assisting them to recognise the dynamics of domestic abuse present in their own situation, and to help them regain control of their lives.
• Promoting the role of the Victim Safety Adviser through briefings, presentations, team meetings and delivering training if and when required with the wider community services.
• Develop good working relationships and liaise with outside agencies about the risks and needs of victims when needed.
• Be an active member of multi-agency networks and meetings, such as child protection conferences and core groups, maintaining good communications with other professionals involved and advocacy for the victim.
• Record case work accurately and ensure the administration of caseload is always up to date.
• Attend regular case review meetings in order to communicate information regarding cases and, in particular, share information around high risk cases.
• Ensure that any issues in relation to safeguarding children or vulnerable adults are brought to the immediate attention of the named manager/Director.

Essential Requirements:

• IDVA qualification and/or direct experience of working in domestic/sexual violence.
• Qualification or training equivalent to minimum level 3 education standard in a relevant topic, such as health and social care.
• Experience of working with vulnerable adults and children, acknowledging safeguarding concerns and responding appropriately.
• Experience of managing complex casework, including issues such as child abuse, mental health, substance abuse, working with trauma in adults and children and crisis intervention.
• Experiencing of working within a supportive setting for vulnerable people.
• Experience of taking referrals for services, gathering information regarding the victim and their circumstances, assessing the information, agreeing needs and identifying risk, understanding the right service to refer on to.
• Understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic abuse and their children.
• Comprehensive level of knowledge of relevant legislation and good practice requirements, particularly in safeguarding children and adults, homelessness, immigration and cultural diversity.
• Knowledge of the indicators and dynamics of domestic abuse from both an adult and child perspective and other forms of interpersonal violence, including barriers to accessing services and seeking help.
• Knowledge of complex needs, including problematic substance use, mental health issues and harm reducing interventions

If you would like to be considered for this position and have the relevant experience, then please send your CV.Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful.If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a "Refer A Friend" bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us andare successfully placed!Red Snapper Justice is a member of the Red Snapper Group.The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates.The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.