Older Person’s Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)

Salary: £29,296.95 a year

Location: Derbyshire

Hours per week: 37.5

Contract type: Fixed Term

Our client is looking for an Older Person’s Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to join their IDVA Service in Derbyshire. You’ll provide support and guidance to high-risk victims of domestic abuse, with a specific focus on customers aged 55 and over. You’ll understand the needs of groups who face additional barriers to disclose and respond appropriately.

What you’ll do:

• Provide advice, advocacy and support to high risk victims and survivors of domestic abuse, with a specific focus on customers aged 55 and over.
• You’ll work to understand the needs of groups who face additional barriers to disclosure and respond appropriately.
• You’ll work with female and male survivors and other agencies (including adult social care).
• Work within a multi-agency framework including MARAC, the police, health professionals, child protection, housing practitioners and other voluntary and statutory specialists. You’ll need to know how they operate and how your role fits within theirs, all while maintaining an independent role on behalf of your victim/survivor.
• Support victims-survivors in navigating the criminal/civil justice systems, ensuring they are aware of their rights and options.
• Work in partnership, where relevant/appropriate, with the perpetrator intervention service, making sure all necessary processes are carried out to maintain the safety of the victim/survivor.

Who you are:

• You’ll have a good level of education including GCSE English and Maths, or equivalent.
• You’ll have substantial experience supporting individuals on a 1-2-1 basis.
• You can evidence self-development or formal learning and development in sector skills.
• You have experience directly supporting adults who have experienced domestic abuse or who have other complex needs.
• You have a formal qualification, such as IDVA, or the willingness to complete this.
• You have a good understanding of domestic abuse, including the impact on those affected by it and the legal and practical remedies available to them.
• You will have a full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle for work.

An Enhanced DBS and Police Vetting is required for this role.

Apply now! They may close this vacancy early if they receive a high volume of applications.

#Derbyshire #IDVA #DomesticAbuse #OlderPeopleSupport #FullTime #FixedTerm