Independent Domestic Violence Advocate Job at Victim Support (Boscombe)

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Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

We are looking for resilient and dedicated people to join our new specialist hig...

Location

United Kingdom , Boscombe, Dorset

Salary:

27752.00 - 29583.00 GBP / Year

Victim Support

Expiration Date

April 16, 2026

Requirements

A strong understanding of domestic abuse and violence and the impact this has on victims
Experience of working with victims of crime (preferably domestic abuse) including completing risk assessments and safety planning
Experience of managing a caseload and keeping clear case management records
Experience of adapting communication styles to be able to effectively communicate
An understanding of trauma informed practice and how to implement this within your work
A thorough understanding of the criminal justice system and the Victim's Code
An understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and other legal requirements
Good IT skills including experience with working within bespoke case management systems and using Microsoft Office Packages
Organised and methodical approach to work with the ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload
Driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement (unless unable to drive due to a disability)

Job Responsibility

Provide appropriate non-therapeutic support to victims of domestic abuse via their preferred contact method
Undertake needs and risk assessments to develop tailored individual safety and support plans
Use a bespoke case management system to maintain accurate and confidential record keeping and contribute to the collection of outcomes
Liaise with the police, social services, CPS, and other agencies on the client's behalf, with the client's consent maintaining confidentiality
Provide information to victims to enable them to make informed choices about their future options
Ensuring that the voices, needs, rights and legal entitlements of older people are heard and understood by all individuals and organisations

What we offer

Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working
Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave
Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday
Welcome Bonus: £500 on successful completion of probation period
Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution
Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments
Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts
Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance
Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes

Fulltime

Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

We are looking for a proactive and compassionate Hospital Independent Domestic V...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

29430.20 - 31411.00 GBP / Year

Victim Support

Expiration Date

March 25, 2026

Requirements

Strong understanding of domestic abuse and its impact
Demonstrate proficiency in English, both verbally and in writing
Experience in statutory, voluntary, or multi-agency settings
Competency in risk and needs assessment frameworks
Understanding of safeguarding issues
Direct service delivery experience to victims or vulnerable people
Ability to manage complex caseloads and prioritize work
Strong crisis management skills
Effective communication, negotiation, and advisory skills
Commitment to equal opportunities and diversity

Job Responsibility

Provide pro-active, high quality, frontline service to victims of domestic abuse
Conduct on-going risk assessment
Provide individual safety planning, trauma-informed support, guidance, information, and advocacy
Enable victim/survivors to access the services they need
Work within a Hospital Trust's Safeguarding Team to support both patients and staff
Make initial contact with victims of domestic abuse
Assess risks and needs using evidence-based checklists
Focus on high-risk cases with short to medium-term crisis intervention
Assist high-risk victims in accessing safety services
Deliver tailored support and information

What we offer

Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working
Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave
Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday
Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution
Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments
Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts
Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance
Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans

Fulltime

New

Independent Domestic Violence Advocate - Children & Young People

We are looking for a resilient and dedicated person to join our new specialist h...

Location

United Kingdom , Boscombe

Salary:

27752.00 - 29583.00 GBP / Year

Victim Support

Expiration Date

April 16, 2026

Requirements

A strong understanding of domestic abuse and violence and the impact this has on children and young people
Experience of working with children and young people including completing risk assessments and safety planning
Experience of managing a caseload and keeping clear case management records
Experience of adapting communication styles to be able to effectively communicate with children, young people and their families
An understanding of trauma informed practice and how to implement this within your work
A thorough understanding of the criminal justice system and the Victim's Code
An understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and other legal requirements
Good IT skills including experience with working within bespoke case management systems and using Microsoft Office Packages
Organised and methodical approach to work with the ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload
Driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement (unless unable to drive because of a disability)

Job Responsibility

Provide appropriate non-therapeutic support to children, young people and their families via their preferred contact method
Undertake needs and risk assessments to develop tailored individual safety and support plans
Use a bespoke case management system to maintain accurate and confidential record keeping and contribute to the collection of outcomes
Liaise with the police, social services, CPS, schools, colleges and other agencies on the client's behalf, with the client's consent maintaining confidentiality
Provide information to children & young people to enable them to make informed choices about their future options
Ensuring that the voices, needs, rights and legal entitlements of children and young people are heard and understood by all individuals and organisations

What we offer

Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working
Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave
Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday
Welcome Bonus: £500 on successful completion of probation period
Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution
Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments
Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts
Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance
Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes

Fulltime

New

Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor cov...

Location

United Kingdom , Stafford; Stoke Area; Tamworth area

Salary:

26830.20 - 28611.00 GBP / Year

Victim Support

Expiration Date

April 16, 2026

Requirements

Experience of providing support those affected by domestic abuse
Experience of undertaking need and risk assessments and creating safety plans
Experience of the MARAC and other partnership processes
Experience of multi agency working

Job Responsibility

Provide a pro-active, high quality, frontline service to victims of domestic abuse through on-going risk assessment, individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support
Work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic abuse
Promoting the service and raising awareness of issues arising, minimising barriers and improving access to support

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
Pension with 5% employer contribution
Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans

Fulltime

New

Independent Domestic Violence Advocate - Older People

Provide high quality support to older people who have been subjected to domestic...

Location

United Kingdom , Boscombe

Salary:

27752.00 - 29583.00 GBP / Year

Victim Support

Expiration Date

April 16, 2026

Requirements

Hold an approved and accredited OPVA qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
Strong understanding of domestic abuse and violence and the impact on older people
Experience of working with older people including completing risk assessments and safety planning
Experience of managing a caseload and keeping clear case management records
Experience of adapting communication styles to effectively communicate with older people
Understanding of trauma informed practice and how to implement it
Thorough understanding of the criminal justice system and the Victim's Code
Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and other legal requirements
Excellent IT skills including experience with bespoke case management systems and Microsoft Office Packages
Organised and methodical approach to work with the ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload

Job Responsibility

Provide appropriate non-therapeutic support to older people subjected to domestic abuse via their preferred contact method
Carry out needs and risk assessments to develop tailored individual safety and support plans
Use a bespoke case management system to maintain accurate and confidential records
Liaise with police, social services, CPS, and other agencies on the client's behalf
Provide information to victims to enable them to make informed choices about their future options
Ensure the voices, needs, rights and legal entitlements of older people are heard and understood

What we offer

Flexible Working Options including hybrid working
Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell
Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday
Welcome Bonus: £500 on successful completion of probation period
Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution
Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments
Exclusive discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure
Financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance
Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes

Fulltime

Chinese Advocate Case Manager

ATASK is in search of a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as ...

Location

United States , Boston

Salary:

50000.00 USD / Year

Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Required native proficiency (writing, reading and speaking) in Mandarin (Cantonese a plus), and professional fluency in English
At least two years of prior advocacy/case management experience, including experience in co-case management and working in a service delivery team
Experience providing services to Limited English Proficiency (LEP) individuals from diverse backgrounds required
Experience with domestic violence, sexual assault, trauma, and/or crisis work preferred
Knowledge of health care, legal, education, work force development, mental health, and child systems preferred
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong documentation and communication skills
Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
Be able to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities, including the stress of juggling daily tasks, ongoing projects, and crisis support of survivors as it comes up
Have a passion for social justice and change
Be able to work independently and part of a team

Job Responsibility

Provide culturally competent, trauma informed services to survivors of domestic violence
Provide direct services to clients: including safety planning, crisis intervention, risk assessment, case management, and advocacy
Conduct intake, assessment, and goal planning with clients
Assist with and/or accompany clients (and their children) to appointments, meetings and referrals
Provide service and supportive counseling in a client’s native language where needed
Collaborate with internal and external multidisciplinary teams on domestic violence cases
Make referrals, network, and directly advocate with other agencies to assist clients in achieving safety and stabilization goals and seek-out funds needed to stabilize and assist clients
Answer hotline calls: ascertain caller’s needs
and provide supportive listening, crisis intervention, safety planning, information about domestic violence, resources and inter-agency and external referrals
Maintain current and accurate records of services and data

What we offer

Health, vision, and dental insurance
Life and long-term disability insurance
401(k)
Corporate T-Pass program
Paid Time Off, including vacation, sick time, personal days, and 15 holidays
Variety of Wellness Programs during the year, including Summer Fridays which include approximately 40 hours of wellness hours
Hybrid work model
ATASK encourages and strongly supports ongoing training and professional development opportunities for all staff

Fulltime

New

Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

Independent Domestic Violence Advocate, Opportunity to Make a Difference. Are yo...

Location

United Kingdom , Leyland

Salary:

28476.00 - 29470.00 GBP / Year

Progress Housing Group Ltd

Expiration Date

April 06, 2026

Requirements

Confident in delivering high-quality case management and advocacy for individuals at medium and high risk of domestic abuse
Knowledgeable in risk assessment, safety planning, and multi-agency coordination
Passionate about empowering survivors and ensuring their voices are heard
Able to represent clients effectively at MARRAC and support their recovery within integrated domestic abuse services
Comfortable using digital tools to maintain accurate records and communicate effectively
Focused on delivering outcome-driven support with professionalism and attention to detail
Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

Job Responsibility

Providing trauma-informed specialist case management and advocacy to victims at medium and high risk of domestic abuse
Supporting survivors and their families
Ensuring survivors of domestic abuse receive consistent, trauma-informed high-quality support
Helping families in crisis experience joined-up services that help them rebuild stability

What we offer

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension scheme with employer contributions (typically up to 5% employer contribution)
Medicash Health Cash Plan (claim back optical, dental, therapy costs)
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with 24/7 support
TOIL and flexible working to support work-life balance
Strong training, CPD and genuine progression opportunities
Access to wellbeing resources, mental health support, and staff networks
Funded CPD opportunities aligned to your goals
Coaching and mentoring opportunities

Parttime

New

Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

Independent Domestic Violence Advocate, Opportunity to Make a Difference. Are yo...

Location

United Kingdom , Leyland

Salary:

28476.00 - 29470.00 GBP / Year

Progress Housing Group Ltd

Expiration Date

April 05, 2026

Requirements

Confident in delivering high-quality case management and advocacy for individuals at medium and high risk of domestic abuse
Knowledgeable in risk assessment, safety planning, and multi-agency coordination
Passionate about empowering survivors and ensuring their voices are heard
Able to represent clients effectively at MARRAC and support their recovery within integrated domestic abuse services
Comfortable using digital tools to maintain accurate records and communicate effectively
Focused on delivering outcome-driven support with professionalism and attention to detail
Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

Job Responsibility

Provide trauma-informed specialist case management and advocacy to victims at medium and high risk of domestic abuse
Support survivors and their families
Ensure survivors of domestic abuse receive consistent, trauma-informed high-quality support
Help families in crisis experience joined-up services that help them rebuild stability

What we offer

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension scheme with employer contributions (typically up to 5% employer contribution)
Medicash Health Cash Plan (claim back optical, dental, therapy costs)
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with 24/7 support
TOIL and flexible working to support work-life balance
Strong training, CPD and genuine progression opportunities
Access to wellbeing resources, mental health support, and staff networks
Funded CPD opportunities aligned to your goals
Coaching and mentoring opportunities

Parttime

Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

Victim Support

Location:
United Kingdom , Boscombe

Category:
Public Sector

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 22, 2026

Expiration:
April 16, 2026

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