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Independent Domestic and Sexual Abuse Advocate

Employer
Prospectus
Location
Old Street, London
Salary
£13.62 - £14.75 per hour + (+holiday pay)
Closing date
16 Jun 2019

Job Details

Our client is an independent charity that works towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and the respect they deserve. They help victims feel safer and help them find the strength they need to move beyond crime. They are currently looking to recruit a number of experienced Independent Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocates, to provide a high quality, frontline service to victims of domestic abuse.

As an Independent Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocate, you will deliver a premium, support service prioritised according to risk, primarily focusing on victims and survivors aged 16+. You will develop individual safety plans to meet client's needs, and will take action to continually safeguard adults and children as a priority. You will initiate, develop, maintain and monitor multiagency links through procedures and protocols to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic abuse.

To apply for this role, you must have demonstrable experience of providing direct support to victims of domestic abuse or vulnerable people. You must have a good understanding of the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their children, and the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management. You must have experience of working within a multi-agency and legislative framework, and of managing a complex caseload.

Please note, the core hours for this role will be Monday-Friday 9am 5pm, however candidates will be required to work flexibility on occasion, dependent on client needs.

To be considered, you must be available immediately and be in possession of a fully enhanced DBS check (Adults & Children) that is registered to the online update service.

Company

We believe our clients change the world for individuals, communities and society. For over 60 years Prospectus has been working across the UK and internationally to connect talented people with beyond profit organisations.

 

Company info
Telephone
(020) 7691 1925
Location
20/22 Stukeley Street
London
London
WC2B5LR
GB

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