Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA)

Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a Local Authority, who are looking to recruit an experienced Independent Domestic Violence Advocate to join their team based in London.

JOB DETAILS
PAY RATE: £28 -£32 per hour
WORK TYPE: Temporary
WORK PATTERN: Full Time
LOCATION: London

JOB SUMMARY
The Independent Domestic Violence Advocate will help to connect children and young people who have witnessed and experienced domestic abuse to the necessary emotional and therapeutic support.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The duties and responsibilities of the role will include:

• You will carry out initial screening, complete safety planning, and provide ongoing emotional and practical support to victims/ survivors. Victims/survivors views and needs are the focus of the service, ensuring that their safety, wellbeing, and freedom sits at the core of all work that we do
• You will make proactive contact with perpetrators of domestic abuse and use motivational interviewing to encourage them to address their abusive behaviours by accessing our in-house Spotlight Programme

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies:

• To have experience working in domestic abuse and its impact on victims/survivors, including children and young people

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.
HOW TO APPLY
Hit the APPLY button or contact Ellie Hibbard at Tempting Recruitment NOW on (phone number removed).