At a Glance
- Tasks: Support victims of domestic abuse with tailored crisis intervention and advocacy.
- Company: Victim Support, a charity dedicated to helping those affected by crime.
- Benefits: Full-time role with hybrid working options and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to inclusivity and safeguarding vulnerable individuals.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives and contribute to meaningful change.
- Qualifications: Experience in support and advocacy for domestic abuse victims is preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35892 £ per year.
Victim Support is recruiting for an Hospital Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to support victims of domestic abuse, based at Bedford Hospital, with possibility of some hybrid working.
This is a full time role on a fixed term contract until 31st March 2027.
Do you want to make a difference every day?
Do you want to contribute to change identifying and assessing risks and needs, providing a tailored crisis intervention service trough individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support.
Working with other agencies and advocating on behalf of service users in order to help them access services to keep them safe.
Working within a multi-agency framework consisting of partners as well as MARAC and other local partnerships to offer a coordinated response to domestic abuse.
Promoting the service and raise awareness of domestic abuse through the delivery of training You will need: Experience of working in support and advocacy with victims of domestic abuse is advantageous To be able to prioritise work and deal with competing or conflicting demands/needs and interests and promote organisation interests and values.
To ideally hold a Safe Lives IDVA accreditation, relevant degree, vocational qualification or relevant experience of delivering a service and working with domestic abuse victim's/service users in a statutory, voluntary or community work setting.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About
Us: Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales.
We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong.
We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so.
We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.
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 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.
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Independent Domestic Violence Advisor in Bedford employer: Victim Support
Join our dedicated team in Avon & Somerset, where we prioritise resilience and compassion in supporting victims of adolescent and child to parent violence. As an employer, we offer a supportive work culture that fosters personal and professional growth, alongside comprehensive training and development opportunities. With a focus on meaningful impact, you will find a rewarding environment that values your contributions and encourages collaboration.
