Independent Gender Violence Advocate

Role:               Independent Gender Violence Advocate

Based:           Waltham Cross

Salary:            £15.50ph PAYE or £20 ph UMB

Start Date:     ASAP

Duration:       Temp for 3 months (potential extension)

Hours:           35 hours per week – 1 day from Waltham Cross and 4 days from home and out in the community if required

Our client, a well-respected domestic abuse charity is looking to recruit an IGVA for their new Mimram service the successful applicant will work with domestic abuse victim/survivors of all risk levels - including high -; stalking victim/survivors, including non-DA stalking; and sexual abuse/violence victim/survivors. The role does not require specific experience of working with sexual violence clients but does need experience and confidence supporting high risk DA/stalking clients, including attending and providing input in MARAC.

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.