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Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

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United Kingdom , Stafford

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Salary:

26830.20 - 28611.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor covering the Stoke Area to join the New Era team. The role will focus on the identifying risk and meeting the needs of those affected by domestic abuse. The role will be covering the Tamworth area but travel across Staffordshire will be required. This role will work across Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent, but will be based in our Stafford office. Hybrid working is considered following our mandatory six month probationary period. Travel across the whole of Staffordshire will be required.

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

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
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
  • Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 22, 2026

Expiration:
April 16, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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