Domestic Violence Support Worker

IDVA / Domestic Violence Support Worker

Location: Remote

Salary: £14.67 per hour

Contract: 3 months +

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Yolk Recruitment Public Sector and Not-for-Profit division is proud to be partnering with a large national domestic violence charity, in their search for x2 IDVA's / Domestic Violence Support Workers.

About the Role

You will be responsible for a caseload of service users who have been affected by domestic violence. We are looking for someone who is IDVA qualified or Support Worker who has a strong background supporting service users affected by domestic violence/abuse.

Key Responsibilities

The IDVA/Domestic Violence Support Worker will:

• Work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and multi-agency partners when required.
• Develop, deliver, and monitor Individual Safety and Support Plans for those affected by domestic abuse.
• Support will focus on a risk led approach as well as representing the voice of clients based on a holistic assessment of impact and risk, within the framework of the charities Service Model.
• Support those affected by crime in understanding and asserting their rights and entitlements
• in understanding their journey through the criminal justice and legal systems including the Victims Code of Practice
• Identify and assess the risks and needs of domestic abuse victims using an evidence-based risk identification checklist.
• Provide a pro-active, short to medium term crisis intervention service. Deliver individually appropriate tailored support and information, advocacy, and practical support.
• Work with high-risk victims of domestic abuse to assist them in accessing services to keep them and their family safe.
• Develop individual safety plans to meet client's needs as identified in the risks and needs assessment.
• Support the empowerment of the client and assist them in recognising the features and dynamics of domestic abuse present in their situation.
• Provide information and advocacy to enable service users to navigate and understand the criminal justice process and ensure their rights are upheld.

Essential Requirements

The IDVA/Domestic Violence Support Worker will need:

• Enhanced DBS (Either on the update service or within the last year).
• Demonstrable experience supporting Domestic Violence Service Users.
• Worked with MARAC.
• Managed own caseload.
• Experience working with MARAC and multi-agency partners.

To Apply:

Please contact Richard Coombs at Yolk Recruitment to discuss the IDVA/Domestic Violence Support Worker position further.

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