Military IDVA
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Contract: Fixed term for 12 months
Grade/Salary: £25,964 - £27,554 depending on experience and qualifications
Working hours: 25 – 37 hours (negotiable) per week – Monday – Friday
Work location: North Devon Outreach office/Chivenor
Benefits: 24 days annual leave a year, plus day for birthday, rising by 1 day a year until 5 years service – maximum 30 days plus bank holidays.
North Devon Against Domestic Abuse is committed to equity and diversity and strongly encourages applicants with a disability, from ethnically diverse backgrounds and the LGBT community, as these groups are currently under-represented in our organisation.
Job Summary:
Our IDVA's will work within the DDAA (Devon Domestic Abuse Alliance), ensuring effective access to services for victims of domestic abuse across Devon County. This role involves multi-agency working and service flexibility to encourage engagement with the service.
The role of an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) involves providing a proactive service and advice to victims of domestic violence to keep them and their children safe. The IDVA assesses the risk a client is in and delivers a service appropriate to the level of risk. They will work with a multi-agency approach to ensure all agencies do their part and coordinate their work to keep people safe.
This role is funded by The Armed Forced Covenant Fund to help support families/people residing in the Chivenor base. A key part of the role will be supporting the delivery of training and developing relationships with partners on the base.
Main duties:
Building relationships with stakeholders supporting people/families at the Chivenor base to increase awareness of DA and improve the community response.
To develop a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Chivenor staff to ensure we can effectively work within the base.
To build a case load of clients who need support, improving links with the DDAA service.
Risk assessing and regularly reviewing the risk assessment, delivering service in keeping with the result.
Explaining housing, financial, civil, and criminal legal options to clients and empowering them to make their own choices. xgikmsk
Attending and presenting reports at multi-agency risk assessment conferences (MARAC) meetings.
Undertaking safety planning with clients (both crisis and long-term) and developing individual care...
Military IDVA in Bow employer: NDADA
North Devon Against Domestic Abuse is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises equity and diversity. With opportunities for professional growth within a dedicated team, employees can make a meaningful impact in the lives of victims of domestic abuse while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements in the beautiful locations of Exeter and Barnstaple.
