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Victim Support is recruiting for an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to support predominately high risk victims of domestic abuse living in Central Bedfordshire. This is a full time role on a fixed term contract until 31/3/27. Hybrid working is available for this role.
Job Responsibility
Providing a high quality support and advocacy service to victims of domestic abuse
Managing a caseload
identifying and assessing risks and needs, providing a tailored crisis intervention service trough individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support
Working with other agencies and advocating on behalf of service users in order to help them access services to keep them safe
Working within a multi-agency framework consisting of partners as well as MARAC and other local partnerships to offer a coordinated response to domestic abuse
Promoting the service and raise awareness of domestic abuse through the delivery of training
Requirements
Experience of working in support and advocacy with victims of domestic abuse is advantageous
To be able to prioritise work and deal with competing or conflicting demands/needs and interests and promote organisation interests and values
To ideally hold a SafeLives IDVA accreditation, relevant degree, vocational qualification or relevant experience of delivering a service and working with domestic abuse victim's/service users in a statutory, voluntary or community work setting
Nice to have
SafeLives IDVA accreditation
relevant degree
vocational qualification or relevant experience of delivering a service and working with domestic abuse victims/service users in a statutory, voluntary or community work setting
What we offer
Flexible working options including hybrid working
28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave