Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Caseworker (known internally as an Independent Victim Advocate) to join the team in Gloucestershire, working 22.5 hours a week. This role is based at our Gloucester office and will require regular travel within the Gloucestershire area. Hence, holding a driving licence is essential.
Responsibilities
* Support adults to: deliver excellent services to victims of crime through information and practical and emotional help from the point of crime, and onwards throughout the criminal justice process, where appropriate.
* Help ensure the overall aim of helping people cope and recover from the effects of crime is achieved.
* Act as a single point of contact, undertake effective needs and risk assessments of victims and their circumstances.
* Coordinate the delivery of the cope and recovery plan and journey, working with other service providers to meet victims\' needs and enable coping and recovery from the impact of crime.
Qualifications & Experience
* Experience of delivering a service and working directly with service users in a statutory, voluntary or community setting.
* Experience of working with vulnerable adults and/or families.
* Understanding and knowledge of an active commitment to promoting equal opportunities, inclusion and diversity.
* Ability to work without direct supervision, prioritise work and manage competing demands in an organised and methodical manner.
* Ability to needs assess, risk assess and empathise with the victim.
Employer commitments
* Victim Support is an independent charity providing services to people affected by crime across England and Wales; we aim to support victims and witnesses and be a vital force for change.
* We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults; background checks may be required.
* We strive to represent diverse communities and promote an inclusive environment. We welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is a Disability Confident Employer with a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates who are disabled and meet essential criteria.
* We are happy to make reasonable adjustments during the selection process for applicants with disabilities, learning difficulties, or medical conditions that may affect performance.
Benefits
* 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 and options to buy or sell annual leave.
* Pension with 5% employer contribution.
* Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments.
* Discounts on high street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment and leisure.
* Access to financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
* Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
* Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
* Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
* Ongoing training and opportunities for career development and progression.
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