Community IDVA

Role:               Community Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

Based:           Hybrid – home and either Chelmsford, Harlow, Waltham Cross, North Park

Salary:           £15.50ph PAYE or £20 ph UMB

Start Date:     ASAP

Duration:      Temp – ongoing

Hours:           35 hours per week 2-3 days from home and 2/3 at either Chelmsford, Harlow, Waltham Cross, North Park

Our client, a well-respected domestic abuse charity is looking to recruit a Community Domestic Abuse Practitioner

Synopsis of duties:

• Conduct initial risk and needs assessments for clients referred to the service, developing immediate safety and support plans based on assessment outcomes.
• Manage a complex caseload, delivering tailored support to individuals and their children according to identified risks, needs, and personal preferences.
• Develop, implement, and regularly review structured support and risk management plans, ensuring 24/7 access to emergency safety measures for clients in crisis.
• Provide in-depth advocacy and support for clients engaging with external agencies, including mental health services, substance misuse support, and legal providers.
• Build and maintain strong multi-agency partnerships to enhance client access to community-based support and increase service visibility for hidden populations.
• Deliver all safeguarding responsibilities with diligence, ensuring full adherence to child and adult protection policies and procedures.
• Encourage client resilience and independence by supporting engagement with specialist recovery programmes, educational initiatives, and employability training.
• Consistently meet performance targets and contribute to service monitoring and evaluation through accurate and timely recording of outcomes and KPIs.
• Support the day-to-day operations of the service, including health and safety management, and ensure the environment remains welcoming and well-resourced.
• Facilitate community outreach by co-locating services within partner venues and promoting direct access opportunities for vulnerable individuals.
• Maintain confidential and comprehensive case records, provide thorough handovers, and ensure clear communication when coordinating with other professionals.
• Represent the service with professionalism, fostering positive working relationships with clients, colleagues, and partner organisations.

Essential requirements

• Experience of working with vulnerable groups.
• Experience of managing a caseload
• Experience of recognising and responding to safeguarding concerns
• Experience of working within a multi-agency and legislative framework.
• Have a good understanding of domestic abuse including the impact it has on victims and their children.
• DBS dated within the last 12 months or on the update service

Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.