BAME Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)
Posted on 6 mins ago
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 18.5 hours
Salary: £14.30 per hour
Do you have a resilient and empathic personality and a genuine passion for supporting people? We have an exciting opportunity to recruit an IDVA to join our highly experienced team. If you have experience of supporting individuals with complex needs from a trauma informed perspective, and have a good understanding of culturally specific issues, then Fortalice wants to hear from you!
Purpose of the role:
Provide high-quality support to victims of domestic abuse, focusing on those at highest risk and advocating for them. Aim to reduce further abuse while working within a multi-agency framework, including MARAC and local partnerships. We encourage applications from individuals experienced with the BAME community who can address language, cultural, and faith barriers, enhancing engagement with Fortalice’s domestic abuse support services.
Requirements:
* Fluency in Urdu and strong English communication skills.
* SafeLives IDVA training certificate or relevant experience with domestic abuse victims.
* Strong understanding of domestic abuse, its impact on victims and their children, and knowledge of Bolton’s domestic abuse services.
* Familiarity with risk assessment, safety planning, and risk management principles.
How to apply:
* Women only applicants can apply for the post as this is an occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act under section 7.2e of the Equality Act 2010.
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