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Independent Domestic Violence Advisor

Hays Social Care
Posted a day ago, valid for 6 hours
Location

West Bromwich, West Midlands B700PU, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • This charity provides specialist abuse support services to victims across the West Midlands region.
  • The role involves working as part of an advisory team to deliver frontline domestic abuse support to high-risk individuals.
  • Candidates should have experience managing a caseload of vulnerable service users, ideally those affected by domestic violence.
  • The position offers a salary of up to £27,781 per annum, along with competitive employee benefits and opportunities for progression.
  • Only female applicants will be considered, and a full UK driving license with access to a car is required.

Your new company
This company is an established charity that provides a range of specialist abuse support services to women, men & children across the West Midlands region. Their holistic, trauma informed support enables victims to escape violence and abuse, cope with trauma and build resilience.

Your new role
Your new role will be to work as a part of an advisory team that provides a high quality frontline domestic abuse support service to those at high risk of harm. The Independent Domestic Violence Advisors support victims of domestic abuse to assess the level of risk, inform victims of their options and develop tailored safety plans to protect the victim and their children. The role supports the empowerment of victims/survivors, assisting them to recognise the dynamics of domestic abuse present in their own situation through one to one support, group work, all relevant to help them regain control of their levels.

What you'll need to succeed
This is a critical role that requires experience of working with managing a caseload of vulnerable service users, ideally victims of domestic violence, but not essential. You will also have experience of working with empathy, compassion, communicating, caseload management, a client-centred approach and proactive crisis intervention.
Only female applicants will be considered for this role & a full UK driving licence with access to a car is also required.

What you'll get in return
This is an excellent opportunity to work for a charity in the local area that works on the largest of scales to offer support to individuals who have been victims of domestic violence. The salary of unto 27,781 per annum plus employee benefits are very competitive, and progression opportunities are available in abundance.

What you need to do now
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