High Support Needs Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (HSN IDVA)
Quick answer
Rising Sun Domestic Violence and Abuse Service is hiring a part-time High Support Needs Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (HSN IDVA) for a 12-month fixed term contract, paying £15,767 – £18,474 pa, to provide support to survivors of domestic abuse in Canterbury, UK.
- Role
- High Support Needs Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (HSN IDVA)
- Organization
- Rising Sun Domestic Violence and Abuse Service
- Location
- Hybrid: a combination of working from Catching Lives Homeless centre, the Rising Sun office in Canterbury, and in the community
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- £15,767 – £18,474 pa FTE, pro-rated to part-time hours
- Category
- Other
The role
High Support Needs Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (HSN IDVA) to provide frontline support to survivors of domestic abuse, including risk assessment, safety planning, and advocacy.
What you'll do
- Provide high quality case work support and information to victims/survivors who have experienced domestic and/or sexual violence and have high support needs
- Support those who are experiencing domestic and sexual abuse to access services to keep themselves (and their children) safe and address their needs
- Identify and assess the needs of domestic abuse victims using an evidence-based risk identification checklist while taking a trauma informed approach
- Provide 1:1 support to survivors in the Ashford, Canterbury and Folkestone and Hythe districts, either over the phone, in community venues or at Rising Sun offices
- Attend regular clinical supervision and case review meetings
- Hold weekly information and advice drop in sessions and facilitate relevant programmes when required
What it takes
- An accredited VAWG/domestic abuse qualification, e.g. IDVA / DAPA (Desirable)
- Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) qualification (Desirable)
- Experience of supporting individuals with mental health needs
- Experience of working with survivors of domestic abuse with complex needs
- Experience of managing own case load, working under pressure and prioritising workload
- Experience of risk assessment and management, and safety planning
What you'll bring
How we treat you
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro-rata), 3% matched pension contribution, employee benefits scheme
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
Hybrid: a combination of working from Catching Lives Homeless centre, the Rising Sun office in Canterbury, and in the community.
What is the compensation?
£15,767 – £18,474 pa FTE, pro-rated to part-time hours.
What are the key qualifications required?
Experience of delivering domestic abuse interventions with survivors, experience of managing own case load, working under pressure and prioritising workload, experience of risk assessment and management, and safety planning.
How do I apply?
Please fill out an application form if you feel that this role would be a good fit for you, demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the person specification in your personal statement. For further information about Rising Sun and to generally inform your application, you may find the following pages of our website useful: About us, Our values and framework, Get involved, News.
How to apply
Apply directly on Rising Sun Domestic Violence and Abuse Service's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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