- domestic violence - Supported Accommodation - domestic abuse Female Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) Role Type: Temp to Perm Hours: Full-Time Mon-Fri Hourly: Salary: £14.67 per hour + £1.77 holiday pay (£28,598 per annum)Location: Bristol Overview: Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable women? This Housing association is seeking a passionate and dedicated Female IDVA to join our team on a permanent basis. As a Female IDVA with us, you'll have the opportunity to provide crucial support and advocacy for women experiencing domestic abuse, empowering them to rebuild their lives and secure a brighter future. Join our team and be part of an inclusive and supportive environment where your expertise will truly change lives. Salary is negotiable for qualified IDVAsDay to Day Duties: - Provide one-to-one support to women experiencing domestic abuse. - Although some hybrid working allowed, you must be reactive to emergency cases - Deliver professional advocacy and advice. - Contribute to creating safe and empowering environments for survivors. - In conjunction with the service user/family complete the Oasis needs assessment and draw up a support plan together with the survivor. - Ensure your work with service users is recovery focused, and strengths based, supporting survivors in a creative, consistent and assertive way to ensure positive outcomes are achieved. - Review the support plan regularly and record changes agreed. - Ensure that survivors currently living in abusive situations are aware of their rights and options. - Give safety-planning advice and explain the effectiveness of criminal and civil sanctions available to them. - Enable and encourage families to take advantage of all services relevant to their safety such as legal advice, housing and benefits rights, education, medical treatment, counselling etc. - Assist clients in gaining access to solicitors, benefits agencies, housing departments, education, medical treatment, counselling etc. . Preferred Requirements: - Demonstrable experience working with survivors of domestic abuse. - Strong understanding of safeguarding and risk assessment - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team. - Empathetic and non-judgmental approach to supporting individuals. Preferred Qualifications: - Recognized qualification in Domestic Violence advocacy/support - Any relevant Social Work, Psychology, or Counselling qualifications - Valid driving license and access to own transport For more info, please call on . If you would like to apply to this role, please send your cv to Nathan Jackson .
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