Independent Domestic Abuse Advocate (IDVA) Team Leader (*Female) (E6226) - Leeds Women's Aid
It’s all about making a difference.
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and enthusiastic IDVA Team Leader.
The IDVA Team in Leeds has a focus on criminal law and IDVAs directly support high-risk victim-survivors through the complex criminal justice system. The team also has two specialist IDVA roles focusing on young victim-survivors and victim-survivors with complex needs.
The IDVA Teams work closely with the Front Door Safeguarding Hub and attend the Daily Risk Assessment Meeting (DRAM), the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC), and the Domestic Abuse Disclosure Scheme (Clare’s Law).
You will need:
1. Experience of leading, motivating, and managing a team.
2. Experience of working at pace and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations under pressure.
3. Experience of working within an operational multi-agency environment and effective partnership working.
4. A good understanding of domestic abuse, risk assessment, safeguarding, and the criminal justice system.
Leeds Women’s Aid (LWA) is the largest women’s charitable organisation in Leeds and provides services for victims of domestic abuse, honor-based violence, forced marriage, stalking, and harassment. LWA is the lead agency for two consortia: Leeds Domestic Violence Service and Women’s Lives Leeds.
The closing date for applications is 25th November 2024 at 10am. Interview date is the 5th December 2024.
LWA is fully committed to the principles of equality of opportunity, and applications are welcome from all sections of the community. LWA is a diverse and inclusive organisation; we would particularly welcome applications from women from Black, Asian, or Minoritized Ethnic communities, who are currently underrepresented at senior levels.
LWA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required before taking up this position.
* Posts are open to women only (Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1).
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply, please follow their application instructions.
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