Independent Domestic Violence Advocate - IDVA

Full Job Description

Caritas Futures is supporting well-known charity of Domestic Violence with an experienced Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) role based in London.

As an IDVA you will provide a high quality, frontline service to victims of domestic violence and abuse through ongoing risk assessment, individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support.

Duties:

• Working closely with high-risk victims of domestic violence to provide a high-quality independent advocacy and support service
• Managing caseloads
  Assessing referrals, signposting to additional services, and supporting client
• Understand legal framework relating to the protection of children and vulnerable adults
• Providing advocacy, emotional and practical support and information to victims which include legal and civil options, housing, health, and finance.

Essential Requirements:

• Extensive experience of supporting and advocating on behalf of Domestic Violence victims
• Ability to crisis manage and work well under pressure
• Strong organisation and diary management skills
• Enhanced DBS within the last 12 months

For immediate consideration, please forward your update CV at earliest.

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.