This role is funded as part of the Devon Domestic Abuse Alliance which The Olive Project is proud to be part of.
Purpose of the post:
* To provide support and advocacy to Black and Minoritized victims and survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence within a culturally competent framework.
* To support statutory, voluntary and private sectors to develop their culturally competent practices and services.
* To raise awareness of what constitutes domestic abuse and sexual violence within black and minoritized communities.
Key responsibilities:
1. Hold an active caseload
2. Provide a pro-active culturally competent service and advice to black and minoritized victims and survivors (BMVS) of domestic abuse/sexual violence to keep them safe.
3. Conduct initial need and risk assessments with service users.
4. Risk assess and regularly review the risk assessment and deliver service in keeping with the result
5. Explain housing, civil and criminal legal options to BMVS and empower the service user to make their own choices.
6. Offer support around insecure immigration status by making referr...