Independent Domestic Violence Advisor
Posted 3 days ago
- Coventry, West Midlands
- Any
- External
- Expires In 3 months
About the role: As the Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA), you will be responsible for developing and delivering confidential high-quality outreach and advocacy services and support services to victims/survivors experiencing domestic violence and abuse at the highest risk levels living in the community. You will also work within a multi-agency framework which includes MARAC and local partnership responses to DA.
Within this role you will work as part of a fantastic team, participating in the running of the project to ensure effective and efficient and confidential service delivery to Panahghar users.
You will ensure that any issues in relation to the safeguarding of children or vulnerable adults are responded to in line with Panahghar policies and procedures, including completing Child Protection, and MARAC referrals.
This is not your normal 9am to 5pm job, as you will be managing a high number of caseloads, we will require someone who is flexible and who understands the nature of this role. Thus, you will be working out of hours or at nights due to the nature of the role.
To be successful in this role, you will need to have experience working with BME communities experiencing domestic violence and experiencing of working with Black and Ethnic Minority Communities.
You will recognise, respect and address the needs of those who face particular barriers when seeking help to access the service, including those from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds, LGBT communities, disabled people, those with complex needs, and other hard to reach groups.
You will also need to have experience of having worked within a social care / welfare setting, and within safeguarding guidelines to protect and promote the well-being of children and vulnerable adults.
Qualified as an IDVA or ISVA, along with other relevant qualification or equivalent experience in work with vulnerable people especially women and children, you will have an in-depth knowledge of relevant legislations such as Childrens Act, Safeguarding Children, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults, Domestic Violence Crime and Victims Act, Forced Marriages (Civil Protection) Act 2007, and the new Domestic Abuse Bill.
An adaptable and flexible individual who thrives working under pressure, you will have excellent communication skills, fluent in English but also fluent with at least one main BME language.
You will have the ability to organise and prioritise workload and be able to work as part of a team and to use own initiative. You will need to be able to drive with a current driving license and access to a vehicle and business insurance.
You will need a clear DBS.
This vacancy is open to women only (exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1).
Who we are:
Panahghar is a leading charity established in Coventry for many years. We provide a free dedicated BME multilingual support, advice and advocacy and access to safe refuge for victims and their families of domestic abuse, sexual abuse or gendered abuse in Coventry, Solihull, Leicester, Leicestershire.
We are proud to make a difference and advocate the right for every person to live a life free from violence.
Why join our team:
You will become part of our friendly, dedicated working environment and work with a highly motivated team, recognised for their knowledge and expertise and passion about providing a safe refuge for victims and their families from domestic abuse, sexual abuse or gendered abuse. In addition to this we also offer, 20 days annual leave (plus, statutory bank holidays), and an attractive contributory pension scheme. Alongside a fantastic Employee Assistance scheme.
At Panahghar, we embrace the unique worth of women from all backgrounds, identities, and circumstance. As a professional, flexible, helpful and inclusive charity, we strive to celebrate all individuals. We are committed to creating a sense of belonging, educating, and developing an inclusive community, and welcoming the value of diversity.
We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.
We have a number of roles available, please contact us.
Closing Date: Tuesday 14th January 2025
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Within this role you will work as part of a fantastic team, participating in the running of the project to ensure effective and efficient and confidential service delivery to Panahghar users.
You will ensure that any issues in relation to the safeguarding of children or vulnerable adults are responded to in line with Panahghar policies and procedures, including completing Child Protection, and MARAC referrals.
This is not your normal 9am to 5pm job, as you will be managing a high number of caseloads, we will require someone who is flexible and who understands the nature of this role. Thus, you will be working out of hours or at nights due to the nature of the role.
To be successful in this role, you will need to have experience working with BME communities experiencing domestic violence and experiencing of working with Black and Ethnic Minority Communities.
You will recognise, respect and address the needs of those who face particular barriers when seeking help to access the service, including those from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds, LGBT communities, disabled people, those with complex needs, and other hard to reach groups.
You will also need to have experience of having worked within a social care / welfare setting, and within safeguarding guidelines to protect and promote the well-being of children and vulnerable adults.
Qualified as an IDVA or ISVA, along with other relevant qualification or equivalent experience in work with vulnerable people especially women and children, you will have an in-depth knowledge of relevant legislations such as Childrens Act, Safeguarding Children, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults, Domestic Violence Crime and Victims Act, Forced Marriages (Civil Protection) Act 2007, and the new Domestic Abuse Bill.
An adaptable and flexible individual who thrives working under pressure, you will have excellent communication skills, fluent in English but also fluent with at least one main BME language.
You will have the ability to organise and prioritise workload and be able to work as part of a team and to use own initiative. You will need to be able to drive with a current driving license and access to a vehicle and business insurance.
You will need a clear DBS.
This vacancy is open to women only (exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1).
Who we are:
Panahghar is a leading charity established in Coventry for many years. We provide a free dedicated BME multilingual support, advice and advocacy and access to safe refuge for victims and their families of domestic abuse, sexual abuse or gendered abuse in Coventry, Solihull, Leicester, Leicestershire.
We are proud to make a difference and advocate the right for every person to live a life free from violence.
Why join our team:
You will become part of our friendly, dedicated working environment and work with a highly motivated team, recognised for their knowledge and expertise and passion about providing a safe refuge for victims and their families from domestic abuse, sexual abuse or gendered abuse. In addition to this we also offer, 20 days annual leave (plus, statutory bank holidays), and an attractive contributory pension scheme. Alongside a fantastic Employee Assistance scheme.
At Panahghar, we embrace the unique worth of women from all backgrounds, identities, and circumstance. As a professional, flexible, helpful and inclusive charity, we strive to celebrate all individuals. We are committed to creating a sense of belonging, educating, and developing an inclusive community, and welcoming the value of diversity.
We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.
We have a number of roles available, please contact us.
Closing Date: Tuesday 14th January 2025
TPBN1_UKTJ