Independent Domestic Violence Advocate Job at Victim Support (Bedford)

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Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

We are looking for a resilient and dedicated person to join our team in Avon & S...

Location

United Kingdom , Bristol

Salary:

13876.00 - 29583.00 GBP / Year

Victim Support

Expiration Date

July 21, 2026

Requirements

A good command of the English language both verbally and in writing
A good understanding of APV/CPV and/or domestic abuse including the impact of these on victims and their children
Understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic abuse and their children
Understand Safeguarding issues and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues
Direct service delivery experience to victims of domestic abuse or APV/CPV
Experience of working within a multi-agency and legislative framework
Experience of managing a complex caseload, to prioritise work and deal with competing demands
Strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations
Good communication, negotiation and advisory skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals

Job Responsibility

Identify and assess the risks and needs of APV/CPV victims using an evidence-based risk identification checklist
Focus on and prioritise high risk cases and provide a pro-active, short to medium term crisis intervention service
Deliver individually appropriate tailored support and information, advocacy, and practical support
Work with victims of APV/CPV to assist them in accessing services to keep them and their family safe
Develop individual safety plans to meet victim's needs as identified in the risks and needs assessment
Ensure each victim receives an individually appropriate tailored support and information service that fully meets their needs, keeping complex needs central to all processes and decisions
Work within the legal framework relating to the protection of children and vulnerable adults, including the policy and procedures of the Local Safeguarding Adult and Children's Boards
Providing advocacy and information to victims including exploration of legal and civil options, housing, health and finance and support victims through the criminal justice system
Support the empowerment of the victim
Comply with data protection legislation, confidentiality and information sharing policy and procedures, as well as all legislation connected to your work

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

Parttime

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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

Salary:

27752.00 - 29583.00 GBP / Year

Victim Support

Expiration Date

July 21, 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
Ideally, you will hold an approved and accredited IDVA qualification (or you must be willing to work towards one)

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 to address the specific needs of the victim
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 resilient and dedicated people to join our new specialist hig...

Location

United Kingdom , Boscombe

Salary:

27752.00 - 29583.00 GBP / Year

Victim Support

Expiration Date

Until further notice

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 through 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
Ideally, you will hold an approved and accredited IDVA qualification (or you must be willing to work towards one)

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 to address the specific needs of the victim
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

As an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate you will: Implement effective ways ...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

30552.00 - 31383.00 GBP / Year

Victim Support

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

knowledge of help-seeking barriers and support needs of victims of domestic abuse (in heterosexual or same-sex relationships)
a good understanding of domestic abuse including the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their children
to understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic abuse and their children
an understanding of safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues
experience of direct service delivery to victims of domestic abuse or other vulnerable people
strong communication, negotiation and advocacy skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals
understand and be committed to equal opportunities and diversity issues in policy and practice
strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations

Job Responsibility

Implement effective ways of working with victims and those supporting them to increase safety and reduce harm
Provide a high-quality, front-line service to victims of domestic abuse, delivering a premium service prioritised according to risk, primarily focusing on victim/survivors aged 16+
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

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

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Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (Idva)

Victim Support is recruiting for an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)...

Location

United Kingdom , Central Bedfordshire

Salary:

27752.00 - 29583.00 GBP / Year

Victim Support

Expiration Date

July 27, 2026

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

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

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

Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (Youth Crisis)

You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedicati...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

30671.00 - 33438.00 GBP / Year

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience supporting young people who are survivors of domestic abuse, sexual abuse or other forms of gender-based violence
ability to quickly build trust, assess risk and need, and develop effective safety plans
excellent communication skills
solid understanding of safeguarding for young people and vulnerable adults
good knowledge of VAWG legislation and interventions

Job Responsibility

Deliver high-quality, person-centred, strength-based and trauma-informed advocacy and casework to survivors of abuse
develop robust safety plans
work in close partnership with statutory and local agencies
build strong collaborative relationships with hospital staff
design and deliver training to hospital staff
respond to safeguarding concerns
represent cases at MARAC

What we offer

Flexible working
Focus on learning and development
Generous holiday entitlement
Employer pension contribution
Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
Access to Inclusion Networks
Daily clinical debriefing
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Benefits Platform
Flow & Restore yoga classes

Fulltime

Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (Duty & Triage)

Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist orga...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

17631.00 - 18402.60 GBP / Year

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience supporting individuals affected by domestic and/or sexual violence
Ability to assess and manage risk and follow effective case management processes for a diverse and vulnerable client group
Good understanding of housing, welfare, and policy related to domestic and sexual violence
Strong administrative and time‑management skills, including confident use of Excel
Ability to manage a busy caseload
Clear understanding of the causes and impacts of domestic and sexual abuse
Flexibility in approach
Commitment to the values of Solace Women’s Aid

Job Responsibility

Act as a first point of contact for incoming referrals to Tower Hamlets SASS
Triage referrals into the Tower Hamlets SASS team, responding to professionals and members of the public
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with external agencies
Risk and needs assess and safety plan with survivors of domestic abuse

What we offer

Flexible working
Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
Generous holiday entitlement
Employer pension contribution
Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
Access to Inclusion Networks
Daily clinical debriefing
Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
Flow & Restore yoga classes

Parttime

Clinical Social Worker/LICSW

Provides clinical psychosocial intervention, including crisis intervention, indi...

Location

United States , South Weymouth

Salary:

90200.00 - 96700.00 USD / Year

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Masters Degree in Social Work from accredited program
Current Massachusetts license required
Previous experience in hospital or healthcare setting
LCSW or LICSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker OR Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Bilingual English / Spanish preferred
Cultural sensitivity and age specific competency required
Crisis intervention, treatment skills
Strong clinical assessment/judgment, including interdisciplinary teaming skills
Excellent communication oral and written
Strong organizational skills and ability to set priorities

Job Responsibility

Provides clinical psychosocial intervention, including crisis intervention, individual, couples and family counseling, support groups, and short-term bereavement therapy
Coordinates patient care through the continuum, facilitating the achievement of optimal quality outcomes in relation to clinical care and cost-effectiveness
Collaborates with multidisciplinary team of oncologist, APP, Oncology Nurse Navigator, primary infusion RN, surgeons, radiation oncologists, resource navigators and collaterals to achieve optimal patient care from pre-diagnosis through treatment, survivorship and/or end of life
Provides for the coordination of services to patients/families in the Cancer Center including connection with internal and external resources
Identifies and addresses high-risk psychosocial factors as well as psychosocial strengths of patients/families/caregivers that impact health status, coping and adjustment
Assumes responsibility for attending to patients with complex psychosocial risk (domestic violence, protective services, frail elderly, disabled, substance abuse, etc.)
Assesses adaptation of families to patients' illnesses, provides crisis intervention, short-term therapy as needed and engage support persons as needed
Provides biopsychosocial assessment and intervention, crisis intervention, coordination of psychosocial services, and consultation, to reduce cancer-related distress and improve quality of life for patients, families, and caregivers across the trajectory of cancer care
Provides social work intervention to assist patients/families
Responsible for evidence-based facilitation or patient and/or family and/or caregiver support programs or groups area

Fulltime

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