Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA)
37.5 hours per week
Salary £27,527.00 FTE
Home based/mobile within the county of Lincolnshire
Full Driving licence and car essential for post
An enhanced background check will apply to the successful applicant.
Are you committed and enthusiastic to making a difference to those affected by domestic abuse?
We are looking for someone that is dynamic and self-motivated to join our dedicated team here at EDAN Lincs to support individuals/families who have been affected by domestic abuse.
The NEW Domestic Abuse Support Service is aligned to three core principle aims:
Prevention - Aiming to intervene before harm occurs or preventing further harm.
Protection - Providing support to victims if harm has occurred to reduce the impact and increase their safety.
Recovery - To be future focused, increase resilience, confidence, and skills to rebuild victims’ lives.
IDVA’S provide emotional and practical advice, guidance, and support to victims for up to 12 weeks.
They help them to navigate the criminal justice system and increase their safety.
Will support the service user to promote their wellbeing and recovery.
Identify any associated children or young people who may benefit from accessing specialist support in their own right via the CYP IDVA.
The ideal applicant will be required to actively work with individuals, provide crisis intervention, raise awareness of domestic abuse and to create personalised support plans to help them move forward with an independent life that is safe and free from domestic abuse while reflecting the values of EDAN Lincs.
The successful applicant will be a reliable individual who has proven experience of emotional and practical support, including being proficient in working holistically to deliver risk assessment, safety planning, confidence and self-esteem while working in a high paced and often challenging, but highly rewarding, workplace.
The successful applicant will have proven experience of emotional and practical support and be a reliable individual who reflects the values of EDAN Lincs.
Relevant experience or knowledge of the causes and effects of domestic abuse on adults, children and young people is desirable.
Qualification NVQ level 3 OR is required.
For an application pack, contact:
Email: [email protected]
Or: Telephone: 01522 510041 (option 2)
Closing Date: TBC
Interview Date: TBC
Pay: £27,527.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lincoln LN1 3DY
