Older Persons Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) Salary: £29,296.95 a year Location: Derbyshire Hours per week: 37.5 Contract type: Fixed Term Werelooking for an Older Persons Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to join our IDVA Service in Derbyshire.Youllprovide support and guidance to high-risk victims of domestic abuse, with a specific focus on customers aged 55 and over.Youllunderstand the needs of groups who faceadditionalbarriers todiscloseand respond appropriately. What youlldo: Provide advice,advocacyand support tohigh riskvictims and survivors of domestic abuse, with a specific focus on customers aged 55 and over. Youllwork to understand the needs of groups who faceadditionalbarriers to disclosure and respond appropriately. Youllwork with female and male survivors and other agencies (including adult social care). Work within a multi-agency framework including MARAC,the police, health professionals, child protection, housing practitionersand other voluntary and statutory specialists. Youllneed to know how they operateand how your role fits within theirs, all while maintainingan independent role on behalf ofyourvictim/survivor. Work in partnership, where relevant/appropriate, with the perpetrator intervention service, making sure all necessary processes are carried out to maintainthe safety of the victim/survivor. Who you are: Youllhavea good levelof education including GCSE English and Maths, or equivalent. Youllhave substantial experience supporting individuals on a 1-2-1 basis. You canevidenceself-development or formal learning and development in sector skills. You have experiencedirectlysupporting adultswho have experienced domestic abuse or who have othercomplex needs. You have a formal qualification, such as IDVA, or the willingness to complete this. You have a goodunderstanding of domestic abuse, including the impact on those affected by it and the legal and practical remedies available to them. You will have a full UK drivinglicenceand use of your own vehicle for work. An Enhanced DBS and Police Vetting isrequiredfor thisrole. Apply now! We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Derbyshire IDVA DomesticAbuse OlderPeopleSupport FullTime FixedTerm Who we are Werepart ofHoneycomb Group, a team of social-minded brands championing happy homes in our region by providing services and support that help people across Staffordshire and its surrounding areas feel secure,connectedand confident. Glow is the catalyst for change in our community and our sector.Wereworking to systematicallyimpactthe way ourregionand our sector addresses abusive relationships. Everything we do is driven by a deep desire to change the future of relationships for the better. This is the start of something great.