Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting for an Independent Domestic Abuse Advocate based in based in Coventry.
The purpose of this role is to advocate for victims with agencies who can help in addressing the domestic violence and abuse, for example you will be working with the Police and MARAC, accepting referrals made by them. As well as through the helpline or direct into the IDVA service.
This is a full time 37.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 09:00am until 17:00pm), fixed term contract role (until 31st March 2025), offering an hourly rate of £12.82 per hour.
To apply, you must have current driving license and access to a vehicle.
Main duties and responsibilities
* Develop and deliver confidential high-quality outreach support service to victims / survivors experiencing domestic violence and abuse at the highest risk levels living in the community
* You will recognise women and children’s individual needs, providing a short to medium term service to meet those needs.
* You will also work with women to identify their ‘support’ needs and incorporate these into the women’s Individual Support Plans, which you will review and update regularly and maintain confidential files, including computerized case management system.
* Translate and converse with users in their indigenous language and coach users to raise awareness of Life in the U.K (systems, cultures and laws etc).
* Provide practical and language h...