Independent Domestic Violence Advocate - IDVA - Expiring soon!
Posted 13/08/2024 by Caritas Recruitment
Caritas Futures is supporting well-known charity of Domestic Violence with an experienced Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) role based in Islington.
As an IDVA you will provide a high quality, frontline service to victims of domestic violence and abuse through ongoing risk assessment, individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support.
Duties:
- Working closely with high-risk victims of domestic violence to provide a high-quality independent advocacy and support service
- Managing caseloads
Assessing referrals, signposting to additional services, and supporting client - Understand legal framework relating to the protection of children and vulnerable adults
- Providing advocacy, emotional and practical support and information to victims which include legal and civil options, housing, health, and finance.
Essential Requirements:
- Extensive experience of supporting and advocating on behalf of Domestic Violence victims
- Ability to crisis manage and work well under pressure
- Strong organisation and diary management skills
- Enhanced DBS within the last 12 months
For immediate consideration, please forward your update CV at earliest.
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
- Type:
- Temporary
- Start Date:
- ASAP
- Contract Length:
- N/A
- Contact Name:
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- Job Reference:
- IDVA - Islington_1723565856
- Job ID:
- 222161975
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