We are looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos. The IDVA will work within a dynamic, fast-paced, crisis intervention, advocacy and support service to ensure the voice of survivors informs every stage of the process.
Requirements
- Excellent understanding of domestic abuse and its effects on women and children
- Experience of direct work with female survivors of domestic violence
- Experience of working within safeguarding procedures
- Ability to establish positive working relationships with housing services and partner agencies
- Ability to assess the needs and risks of survivors and carry out short and longer-term risk management and safety planning
- Ability to advise women of their rights and options for seeking help and support from other agencies
Benefits
- 35-hour working week
- 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time)
- Public holidays
- Additional days off to celebrate International Women's Day, and for religious observance and moving home
- Perkbox employee discount platform
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee eye-care scheme
- Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Organisation wide away days
- Thorough induction and training
- Career development pathways
