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Independent Domestic Violence Advocate
Location:
Horsham - West Sussex
Date Posted:
28/03/2024
Salary:
£32,019 per annum
Closing Date:
30/04/2024
Essential Requirements
- I work and support the Paragon team to deliver the service in line with the service specification, KPIs and YOU processes, policies and procedures.
- I provide practical and emotional support to clients experiencing high and medium risk domestic violence and abuse.
- I co-produce individual safety and support plans with clients and ensure the SMART actions are carried out
- I complete evidenced based risk assessments, such as the DASH RIC, addressing the risk of harm to each person I work with, their children and wider family (when required)
- I work with internal and external partners to advocate on behalf of all victims and survivors of domestic violence and abuse
- I develop and maintain effective professional working relationships both internally and externally for the best interests of clients
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The Role
Paragon Independent Domestic Violence Advocates work closely with people who are experiencing domestic violence and abuse and assessed as high/medium risk and where targeted and specialist support is required.
All IDVAs provide high quality advocacy and support, identifying other members of the family and children who may also be at risk. The role involves multi-agency working and engaging with local partners and receiving referrals from and attending/preparing reports for court and other meetings such the Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC) and other victim focused meetings.
About You
- You will be experienced, skilled and enthusiastic.
- You will be used to working in a fast-paced environment.
- You will be passionate about working with victims/survivors of domestic abuse
- You will work alongside our clients as an equal partner and give advice and guidance at a level matching the person’s skills and strengths.
- Developing positive working relationships with the local community and support agencies to create a network of support for your clients will be central to the work you do.
Our Benefits
If you choose to begin a career with our organisation, you are guaranteed:
- Competitive rates of pay and paid travel time, including a higher mileage rate for car sharing
- Enhanced annual leave entitlements, with the opportunity to buy and sell holiday
- Matched pension scheme contributions, plus Death in Service Benefit and salary sacrifice options
- Enhanced sick pay allowances and paid compassionate and emergency dependent leave
- Excellent and professionally certified training, as well as access to fully-funded apprenticeship programmes
- Real opportunities to develop in your profession
- Free health and wellbeing advice via a 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
- Everything you need to carry out your role free of charge, which may include a mobile phone, safety equipment and other necessary technology, a uniform where applicable, and of course a nice cup of tea or coffee throughout your day
- Access to discounts across lots of your favourite stores and online shopping sites, as well as discounted bus travel on the First bus network
- A company that is committed to its employees, valuing their knowledge, creativity and flexibility
- The chance to work with amazing people
Additional Info
If this sounds like your ideal role we’re keen to hear from you as soon as possible, so don’t delay, Apply today! Please send a brief CV in the first instance so Tracey Jackson can assess your suitability for the post and she may then send a couple of additional questions for you to answer.
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