Independent Domestic Violence Advisor

We have an exciting opportunity for a Male Independent Domestic Violence Advisor to join the Medium Risk team in Shoreham By Sea, working 37.5 hours a week. Please note, this post is open to applicants who identify as being Male only, as this is deemed a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010. 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: At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including: Flexible working options including hybrid working 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays An extra day off for your birthday Pension with 5% employer contribution Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression About the role: This role is based Shoreham By Sea Hybrid working - 2 days at the office in Shoreham and 3 days working from home/in the community/at Mankind Offices as required. The successful applicant must be able to meet regularly with clients who are resident across West Sussex at safe locations of their choosing, and attend the office where required (including for team meetings, training, supervisions and other meetings outside of weekly requirements) together with the Mankind Office on occasion. You will need: A thorough understanding of the issues faced by those experiencing domestic abuse A thorough understanding of the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for survivors of domestic abuse and their children An understanding of safeguarding issues and the legal responsibilities surrounding these Experience of delivering services to survivors of domestic abuse and/or other vulnerable people Experience of working within a multi-agency and legislative framework Experience of managing a complex caseload, prioritising work and dealing with competing demands demonstrating an organised and methodical approach to work Ability to deliver individualised safety and support plans, demonstrating sufficient knowledge of criminal and civil justice remedies Ability to facilitate groups to Male victims. Understanding and knowledge of and active commitment to promoting equal opportunities and diversity Ability to self-reflect, identify own needs, and put in place effective self-care strategies As an IDVA you will: Support the empowerment of male survivors and assist them in recognising the features and dynamics of domestic abuse present in their situation Hold a caseload of varying complexity, prioritising high risk cases and providing a pro-active, short to medium term crisis intervention service Conduct comprehensive needs and risk assessments Provide individualized safety and support plans, advocacy, practical support and information Participate in the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC), acting as the voice of the survivor and delivering on actions agreed within the MARAC if needed. Use a person-centred, survivor-focused approach, being mindful of the effects of trauma and additional barriers to access that individuals may experience Work as a core member of the team, collaborating closely with colleagues and lead/specialist IDVAs to create meaningful pathways of engagement for survivors and ensure the service meets the needs of local communities. Work in partnership with colleagues within and beyond Victim Support to ensure that victims' & survivors' needs are met in a way that minimises them needing to retell their story, and with clarity as to the lead agency and responsibility for delivery of agreed actions Assist in delivering training, and provide consultancy and advice to other agencies as required 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 who have 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. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change. 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. Victim Support strives 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 being able to meet 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 looking 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

Location: West Sussex, GB

Posted Date: 1/29/2025