We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor to join the team in Rochdale, working 37.5 hours a week.
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.
* 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
This role is office based in Rochdale Police Station and the ideal candidate will be based 3 days per week with Victim Support and a couple of days with external agencies who deliver direct support to children.
Key responsibilities
* Provide pro‑active, high quality, frontline service to victims of domestic violence & abuse through on‑going risk assessment, individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support.
* 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.
* Work with survivors to ensure they have on‑going support to manage their safety.
Key tasks will include:
* Identify & assess risks and needs of domestic abuse victims using an evidence‑based risk checklist.
* Focus on & prioritise high risk cases providing a pro‑active, short to medium term crisis intervention service, through individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support.
* Assist high risk victims of domestic abuse in accessing services to keep them and their family safe.
* Develop individual safety plans to meet client needs as identified in the needs and risk assessment.
* Provide advocacy, emotional and practical support and information to victims including exploration of legal and civil options, housing, health and finance and support clients through the criminal justice system.
* Empower clients to recognise the features and dynamics of domestic abuse present in their situation.
* Provide long‑term support to victims of domestic violence & abuse, whose ex partners are attending the Drive perpetrator programme.
You will need
* Good understanding of domestic abuse & its impact.
* Knowledge of risk assessment, safety planning & risk management for victims of domestic abuse.
* Knowledge of safeguarding & legal responsibilities relating to this.
* Theoretical, practical & procedural knowledge of civil and criminal justice remedies for victims of domestic abuse.
* Experience of direct service delivery to victims of domestic abuse or other vulnerable people.
Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
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 welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer reasonable adjustments where practicable.
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