About the role: 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.
As an IDVA you will be asked to:
1. Provide a pro-active, high-quality, frontline service to victims of domestic abuse through ongoing risk assessment, individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support.
2. 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.
3. Promote the service and raise awareness of issues arising, minimize barriers, and improve access to support. Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organization with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter, we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and provides a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates who are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia, or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
Requirements include:
* Experience of providing support to 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.
Further details can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
About Us: Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people affected by crime across England and Wales. We aim for a world with fewer victims but stronger rights, better support, and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System.
Working for VS offers the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity, providing high-quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support is committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We conduct background checks and disclosures.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor covering the Tamworth Area, working 37.5 hours per week. The role focuses on identifying risk and meeting the needs of those affected by domestic abuse. Travel across Staffordshire will be required.
Key details:
* Location: Victim Support, Suite 3, St. John's House, Weston Road, Stafford ST16 3RZ
* Full-time, 37.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, with one Saturday every 4 weeks (day off in lieu)
* Salary: Unqualified £26,830.20, Qualified £28,611.00 per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Enhanced police vetting required; Closing date: 18/09/2025
What we offer includes flexible working, generous leave, pension contributions, discounts, wellbeing support, and opportunities for career development.
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