Job Title: Duty Independent Domestic Violence Advocate
Hours: Full time
Contract: Fixed-term until 31 March 2027
Full Job Spec: https://thefirststep.org.uk/work-with-us-vacancies-available/
Key Responsibilities (Essential)
- Complete MeRIT risk assessments, safety planning, and crisis response
- Manage a duty caseload with accurate case recording
- Provide advocacy and support through MARAC, including representing clients
- Work with Police, Social Care, Housing, Health, Probation, and Courts to coordinate safety
- Support clients through criminal and civil justice processes, including court support and special measures
- Ensure clients understand all options (legal, housing, safeguarding) to make informed decisions
- Escalate risk and advocate with partner agencies where barriers arise
Role Purpose
As the first point of contact for high-risk domestic abuse cases, you will provide immediate, trauma-informed risk assessment, safety planning, and crisis intervention for victim-survivors at risk of serious harm or homicide. You will coordinate safeguarding responses and advocate for clients across multi-agency systems.
Additional Duties
- Accompany clients to appointments where needed
- Maintain safeguarding compliance and case administration
- Contribute to monitoring and reporting requirements
About Us
The First Step is Knowsley’s only independent domestic abuse service, providing trauma-informed support to adults, children, and young people affected by abuse for over 30 years.
Pay: £29,984.10-£33,100.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Experience:
- domestic abuse training: 2 years (required)
- Sexual Abuse Training: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
