Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)
* Employer: Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
* Location: Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square
* Contract: Temporary
* Working Pattern: Full Time
* Hours: 36 hours per week.
* Closing Date: 24/04/2025 at 23:59
* Reference: CF&E/25/310019
There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
About the role:
The role of IDVA involves providing a pro-active service to all victim survivors of domestic abuse who have been assessed as high-risk of further harm.
The role involves assessing risk and delivering an individualised service which aims to address the safety needs of victim survivors and any children and/or dependents.
The IDVA will advocate on behalf of the victim survivor, ensuring that they remain at the centre of all that we do, providing advice and support from the point of crisis and referring on to relevant agencies once the risk has reduced.
The IDVA aims to support clients to improve their safety, to support their recovery and to achieve long-term safety and reduce repeat victimisation.
The IDVA will advocate on behalf of the victim/survivor with multiple agencies ensuring their risk is central to support safety planning.
As an IDVA you will be:
* working with victims at high risk of serious harm through domestic abuse, supporting them to keep themselves safe, understand their rights and options and support them through the Criminal Justice process.
* completing risk assessments and safety plans
* working with partner agencies to develop multi-agency plans to support victims effectively
You will need:
* a good understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse
* preferably experience of working with victims
* an IDVA accreditation or willingness to work towards one
* excellent communication skills as well as empathy
* good levels of organisation and the ability to prioritise and work under pressure
This role is based in Wirral. This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is preferred. Hybrid working is available.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
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