Independent Domestic Violence Advocate in Tamworth

We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate covering the Tamworth area to join our team working 37.5 hours per week. The role focuses on identifying risk and meeting the needs of those affected by domestic abuse. Travel across Staffordshire will be required.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we\’d love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• One extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
• Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About The Role

This role will work across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent but will be based in our Stafford office. Hybrid working considered after the mandatory six‑month probationary period. Travel across the whole of Staffordshire will be required.

As An IDVA You Will Be Asked To

• Provide a pro‑active, high‑quality, frontline service to victims of domestic abuse through ongoing risk assessment, individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support.
• Work within a multi‑agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse to keep safety central to all services for victims.
• Promote the service and raise awareness of issues arising, minimising barriers and improving access to support.

You Will Need

• Experience of providing support to those affected by domestic abuse
• Experience of undertaking need and risk assessments and creating safety plans
• Experience of the MARAC and other partnership processes
• Experience of multi‑agency working

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events.

Victim Support is committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Background checks and the Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

We strive to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us meeting our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we\’ll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How To Apply

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Individual and Family Services