Regional Court Independent Domestic Violence Advisor

Job Description

Black Country Womens AidLet us introduce ourselvesBlack Country Womens Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking. Services range fromadvocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions. All services are client and needs led.Community Services DirectorateWithin this directorate the following vital services are delivered;Black Country Womens Aid Community Services include; * Community Domestic Abuse Support Services (Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley) * Black Country IRIS (primary care) educator and advocacy service * Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Services (Black Country)* Black Country Sexual Abuse Forum* Black Country Counselling Service * Domestic and sexual abuse Children and Young persons service (Black Country)* West Midlands Stalking Service* Ask Marc (Male abuse referral centre)This position is located within the Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service The BCWA Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service supports victims of domestic violence and abuse in Sandwell, Dudley, Wolverhampton and Walsall through a range of contracted/commissioning arrangements. The service works in partnership with otherservices within BCWA and key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users. Our integrated approach provides effective holistic support for survivors of abuse using a trauma-informed approach.The team: Our specialist Community Domestic Abuse Support Service supports male and female victims of domestic violence and abuse living in Sandwell, Dudley and Walsall through a range of contracted/ commissioning arrangements. The service works in partnershipwith other services within BCWA and key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users. Our integrated approach provides effective holistic support for survivors of abuse using a trauma-informed approach. We have a team of supportive,dedicated, self-driven individuals who empower clients to make informed choices, helping them to live a life free from abuse. Job RoleJob Title: Regional Court Independent Domestic Violence Advisor Position available: 1 full-time position (37.5 hours)Salary: £24,310.04 (unqualified)/ £26,430.04 (qualified)Location: This role is a regional post, travelling between Sandwell, Wolverhampton, Dudley and Walsall for the purpose of the role. This position is not eligible for Hybrid working.Closing date: 07 March 2023BCWA reserve the right to close this advert before the closing dateAll interviews will be held via Microsoft TeamsIs this youWe are looking for a qualified/unqualified IDVA (training may be provided for the right candidate) to join our dynamic team.We are looking for someone with experience of supporting victims/survivors of domestic abuse and managing a caseload, including risk assessments, needs assessments and support planning. The successful candidate will have an understanding the principles ofsafeguarding children and adults and the dynamics of domestic abuse and how this can affect victims.The Role:Our Court Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVA) provide a high-quality frontline domestic abuse support service through the criminal justice system to those at high risk of harm. As a Court IDVA, you will provide support to victims who are going throughthe magistrates court, offering them practical support, advice and guidance to ensure they have the best experience of the criminal justice system. You will act as a point of contact through the court journey liaising with internal and external agencies.You will work within a multi-agency framework to advocate for the victim, including responding and reporting to Multi-agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC) on behalf of the victim.If you are self-driven, compassionate and hardworking with lots of ambition we would love to hear from you.Important information for all positionsBlack Country Womens Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Criminal Records Bureau for details of any previous criminal convictions.Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. The post holder must be female.Employment checksAs a responsible employer we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks:Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally. To avoid discrimination we treat all job applicants equally.We, therefore, ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK. A copy of these will be taken. Once the successful candidate has been appointed the unsuccessful candidates documents will bedestroyed confidentially. You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.ReferencesFollowing your interview, two employment references will be sought. One of these should be your current or most recent employer.DBSAll positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level.

Keyskills :
IDVA'Social Care''Regional Court IDVA'