Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

Role: IDVABased: Hybrid Essex and homeRate: £15.50ph PAYE / £20 umbStart Date: ASAPDuration: Temporary for at least 3 monthsHours: Full-time 37.5hrs 9am 5pm Monday to Friday 1 day office and 4 from homeOur client, a specialist charity, is looking for an IDVA to join their team. Synopsis of duties:To provide practical and emotional support to women, applying the principles of effective casework when supporting survivors of domestic violence and other forms of violence and abuse at the highest risk and their children and to advocate for survivors to ensure their needs are met To establish the risks to and the needs of survivors of domestic violence and other forms of violence and abuse, identifying and prioritising those at the highest risk. To develop and deliver individual support and risk management plans to address the risk of harm to survivors of domestic violence and other forms of violence and abuse and their children, working directly with all key agency partners to ensure that their plans are coordinated through the MARAC. To work in partnership with other agencies, including participation at the MARAC, and to contribute to the design of interventions and the design of plans which protect survivors and their children whilst maintaining an independent role on behalf of the survivors, keeping their safety central to the plans. To be an ambassador, working in partnership with other agencies to ensure an effective, coordinated community response to survivors of domestic ..... full job details .....