Specialist Independent Domestic Violence Advisor

Job Description

Black Country Womens Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black 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 deliveredBlack 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 ServiceThe BCWA Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service supports victims of domestic violence and abuse across the West Midlands through a range of contracted/commissioning arrangements. The service works in partnership with other services withinBCWA 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 through a range of contracted/ commissioning arrangements. The service works in partnership with other services within BCWA and key agenciesto 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 empowerclients to make informed choices, helping them to live a life free from abuse. Job Role Job Title: Specialist Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) Position available: 1 Full-Time position (37.5 hours), based across Sandwell and Walsall Salary: £24,310.04 (unqualified)/ £26,430.04 (qualified)Closing date: 29 January 2024Interview date: Week commencing 5th February 2024All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you As a Specialist IDVA, you will be expected to provide a high-quality frontline support service to victims of domestic violence and abuse over the age of 16, with a focus on supporting those with learning and physical disabilities. We 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, managing a caseload and understandingthe principles of safeguarding children and adults. The post holder will have a good understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse and how this can affect victims, particularly people who have disabilities. The Role: The specialist IDVA will provide targeted outreach and raise awareness of the impact of domestic abuse on clients with disabilities across Sandwell and Walsall via voluntary and statutory agencies, to increase the number of clients with disabilities accessingour Community Domestic Abuse Support Service. They will have the knowledge and awareness of how to support this client group and the complexities of domestic abuse for those with a disability as well as assessing their level of risk, informing clients of theiroptions as well developing a tailored safety plan. They will manage a caseload whilst working within a multi-agency framework to advocate for clients, including responding and reporting to Multi-agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC) on behalf of clients, working closely with adult social care, occupationaltherapist and other agencies. They will also support the wider Community Domestic Abuse Support Service, dealing with telephone calls, taking drop-in referrals and attending team meetings.If you are self-driven, compassionate and hardworking with lots of ambition we would love to hear from you. Click apply to be emailed information about how to complete your application.CVs will not be accepted.Important information for all positions Black 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.

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IDVA'Domestic Violence Advisor''Independent Domestic Violence Advisor'