Tezlom are currently recruiting for an Outreach Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) support victims of domestic and sexual violence to work and keep victims and their families safe
Position:Outreach IDVA -Independent Domestic Violence Advocate
Location: Slough
Job Type: Temp to Perm
Hours: Full time hrs, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Pay Rates: £13.50
Responsibilities
* Provide emotional support, information, and practical advocacy
* Help the client understand their options and make informed decisions
* Advocate on behalf of client to address their needs
* Maintain accurate and confidential case management records
* Attend Child Protection and MARAC meetings
* Facilitate safeguarding referrals
* Keep other agencies informed about important changes in a client's situation
Skills and qualities
* Ability to work under pressure
* Experience dealing with caseloads
* Excellent literacy and written communication skills
* Strong listening skills
* Flexibility
* A commitment to equality
* Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative
* Able to cope with conflict and distress
* Demonstrable commitment to accountability
Benefits:
* Excellent rates of pay inc holiday pay
* Full and Part time hours
* Days and/or Night shifts
* Excellent out of hours management support
* Dedicated Consultants
Tezlom is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable members of the society and expects a...