Young Person's Independent Domestic Violence Advisor

Job Description

Young Persons Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) x 3 Positions Available In 2021 the Domestic Abuse Act was ratified, providing the first legal definition of domestic violence and abuse, covering any person over the age of 16 who has experienced abusive behaviour from someone personally connected to them.Let 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.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 partnership withother 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.The Role:Job Title: Young Persons Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) (ages 16-21 (or up to 25 for Looked After Children)) Positions available: 3 full-time positions (37.5 hours), based in Sandwell, Dudley & Walsall. Salary: £20,849 unqualified, £22,934 qualifiedClosing date: Friday 20th August 2021All interviews will be held via Microsoft TeamsIs this youA fantastic new opportunity has arisen to work within Black Country Womens Aid as a Young Persons IDVA with victims/survivors aged between 16-21 (or up to 25 for Looked After Children) experiencing domestic abuse, honour-based violence, and forced marriage.The work may also include additional age-based abuse profiles and risks e.g. online abuse/cyber-stalking and sexual exploitation.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 extensive experience of supporting victims/survivors of domestic abuse, managing a caseload, andunderstanding the 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 young people transitioning into adulthood. Ideally, they will haveexperience in developing and delivering training.The Role:The Young Persons IDVA will work within a dynamic, fast-paced, crisis intervention, advocacy, and support service to ensure that the voice of survivors informs every stage of the process. A key part of the role will also include working with key agenciessuch as youth services and educational settings to improve their awareness of domestic violence and the impact this can have on young people. This can only be done by establishing positive, proactive, and innovative working relationships with services providingsupport to young people and partner agencies within the Black Country.If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking with lots of ambition we would love to hear from you. Please contact if you are interested in applying for this position. CVs will not be accepted.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. COVID-19BCWA has adapted services during COVID to support victims of violence and abuse that meet all the latest Government guidance. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is available at all our sites and distributed to all staff as appropriate.Full details of the BCWA Risk Assessment can be found on our website. Please read this as it provides the framework that we are delivering services against. You will receive appropriate training to undertake the duties of the job on and on and offsite basis and all situations are risk assessed.Management supervision, support, and oversight is embedded in our practice to ensure all parties are kept safe.

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