Senior Independent Domestic Violence Advisor
We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) Team Leader to join the New Era team in Staffordshire, working 37.5 hours a week.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it? Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care? If yes, then we'd love to hear from you.
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.
* Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
* Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.
About The Role
As an IDVA Team Leader you will be responsible for the practice and development of a team of IDVAs, including those in specialist roles.
Key Responsibilities
* Case reviews and quality assurance
* Staff wellbeing and workload oversight
* Monitoring and recording activity and outcomes measured
About You
Ideally, you will have:
* A good understanding around the issues of domestic abuse and its implications for children and young people
* Line management experience
* Knowledge of court proceedings
* Ability to write concise, factual, effective reports
* Experience of developing and maintaining effective working relationships
You will need:
* To attend IDVA Managers training, if available
* Travel is involved, so a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability, please indicate this in your application so we can explore feasible alternatives.
About Us
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.
Victim Support is committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
At Victim Support, we are proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We are committed to being an antiracist organisation and actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments during the selection process.
How to apply
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
Note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered and started an application, we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
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