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IDVA - Ethnic Minority's
Salary
Location Derby
Hours per week 37.5
Contract type Fixed Term
This is a Fixed Term, Salaried vacancy that will close in 17 days at 23:59 BST.
The role
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact through supporting domestic
abuse survivors from culturally diverse communities? Do you want to make a
difference to someone's life every single day? Do you have resilience and
adaptability? Do you thrive working in a busy environment, where you'd
become part of a close-knit team that has a real impact in Derbyshire?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you!
We have an exciting role working as part of our established Community IDVA
Team offering proactive support to individuals experiencing domestic abuse,
assessed as high risk.
We're looking for an experienced domestic abuse professional to join our
Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) team. Our IDVAs have key
roles within our community, as they provide short to medium term support to
high-risk victim/survivors of domestic abuse empowering survivors to
understand and overcome their current situation, allowing them to move
forward and regain control of their lives.
Job Requirements
* Manage your case load, making sure each victim/survivor referred
receives the appropriate service that fits their individual needs.
* Complete risk assessments, safety plans, referrals to other agencies and
MARACs using an evidence-based risk identification checklist and
support plan.
* Work within a multi-agency framework including MARAC, the police,
health professionals, child protection, housing practitioners and other
voluntary and statutory specialists.
* Provide practical, emotional and advocacy support that empowers
victims of abuse and empowers them to overcome their current
situation. You’ll focus on safety planning, practical safety measures and
the use of civil and criminal justice systems to increase protection.
* Work in partnership, where relevant/appropriate, with the perpetrator
intervention service, making sure all necessary processes are carried out
to maintain the safety of the victim/survivor.
* Keep victims/survivors at the heart of everything you do and keep them
informed. Provide access to services and support organisations to help
them achieve their goals.
* Deliver support in locations that are safe, accessible and flexible to the
needs of the victim/survivor and the service.
What We’re Looking For
* A good level of education including GCSE English and maths, or
equivalent.
* Evidence of self-development or formal learning and development in
sector skills.
* A minimum of 12 months experience directly supporting adults who have
Experienced Domestic Abuse Or Who Have Other Complex Needs.
* A formal qualification, such as IDVA, or the willingness to complete this.
* A good understanding of domestic abuse, including the impact on those
affected by it and the legal and practical remedies available to them.
* An understanding of safeguarding issues and procedures and legislation
relating to domestic violence.
* Be well versed in the additional difficulties, issues and barriers victims face
from culturally diverse communities.
* It would also be an advantage if you speak more than one language.
* Full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle for work.
* DBS check.
* Police vetted.
Be a catalyst for change and help us impact the way our region addresses
abusive relationships. Apply now!
We’ll be interviewing as we go so might close the application process early if we find the right person.
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#IndependentDomesticViolenceAdvisor #Derbyshire #JobsThatGiveBack
#Community #FullTime #GreatBenefit
Who We Are
We’re part of Honeycomb 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, connected and confident.
Glow is the catalyst for change in our community and our sector. We’re working to systematically impact the way our region and 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.
Watch the video below to hear from some of the people we've supported.
Why choose us
No Matter What Brand You're Working With Across The Honeycomb Group, You Can Trust Us To Look After You. Creating a Happy Home Doesn't Just Apply To Our Customers, It Applies To Our Staff Too. That's Why We Offer
A range of discounts at many high-street retailers and well-known brands.
Discounted gym membership at our head office and access to our cycle to work scheme – save money on bikes and equipment.
We offer flexible working, to help you manage your work-life balance.
Annual leave purchase scheme with two chances to join and boost your annual leave- you will also be entitled to time off for public holidays or paid days to take flexibly.
We also give all staff 'My Day'. Whether it’s celebrating a birthday, spending time with family or just taking a day off to relax. You can use your My Day for anything that really matters to you.
A commitment to your learning and development with a great onboarding experience, external events, conferences, coaching, training courses and support with professional qualifications.
Keep fit and save money with our cycle to work scheme. Purchase bikes and equipment through your salary and save on tax and national insurance contributions.
Our Employee Assistance Programme gives you free access to 24-hour phone counselling support, health advice and legal advice, 365 days a year and face-to-face counselling options.
Occupational Health services. Access to a range of services, including free eye tests and flu vaccinations.
We never shut the door
At Honeycomb Group we know that a Group full of people from diverse backgrounds and communities makes us better at what we do. This means building a more inclusive and diverse workplace and promoting equality for all regardless of what you look like, where you come from and who you love. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or belief.
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