All about the Role

You will work with victims who are experiencing domestic abuse, where the abusive person is part of the DRIVE Programme. Your role will be to work with and empower victims of domestic abuse to increase their safety, reduce and manage identified risks and where applicable that of their children. You will be key in providing crisis and ongoing support by telephone and or face to face with the victim. The role will require you to collaborate with other services, such as police, social care and probation, to ensure your clients are as safe as possible.

All about our Team

You will be working with a very experienced team of 6 IDVAs, who work across the City from various locations to support their clients. Within the team there are also MARAC Co-ordinators who oversee the Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conferences.

All about You

You will have demonstrable experience of supporting individuals affected by domestic abuse, alongside a strong understanding of the dynamics, patterns, and impact of domestic abuse on victims and children. This includes a sound knowledge of how perpetrators use abusive and controlling behaviours within intimate partner relationships and across wider family relationships.

You will demonstrate inclusive practice and an informed understanding of domestic abuse experienced by male victims, victims in same-sex relationships, and all LGBTQ+ survivors.

A strong working knowledge of the Criminal Justice System in relation to domestic abuse is essential. You will be confident in working collaboratively with criminal justice partners and will understand a range of legal options available to survivors, alongside housing rights and housing-related pathways.

You will be able to communicate clearly, sensitively, and effectively with a wide range of audiences, including survivors and professionals, both verbally and in writing. This will often involve discussing complex and emotionally sensitive issues in a calm, professional, and trauma-informed manner.

You will demonstrate the ability to take initiative, work independently, and problem-solve effectively, supported by highly developed influencing and advocacy skills to achieve positive outcomes for survivors within multi-agency and criminal justice contexts.

All about our Benefits

We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme…

• Access to a range of benefits via our Employee Benefits Platform, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
• Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
• Access to car lease scheme
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
• Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
• Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
• Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards

All about our Commitments

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we will work with you to meet your needs.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

*If you've already applied and completed the recruitment process for this position within the last three months, there's no need to reapply. We really appreciate your interest and thank you for considering us.*

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