Domestic Violence Advisor

Domestic Violence Advisor - Hybrid working - Up to £18ph

We are looking to recruit a Domestic Violence Advisor on behalf of our social housing client, on an ongoing, temporary basis with temp to perm potential. This will be a 35 hour per week role, with hybrid working (1/2 days a week in office) and hourly rates up to £18.00 per hour.
Your new role

• Providing a supportive, responsive and pro-active service to victim survivors of domestic abuse to keep themselves and their children safe
  
• Assessing risks and offering immediate crisis intervention & safety planning, signposting to external agencies or making ongoing safeguarding referrals where appropriate/required
  
• Provide emotional and practical support & information to victims regarding housing, health, money and criminal justice options and potential outcomes, advocating on their behalf where appropriate
  
• Completing referrals to MARAC and participating in the MARAC process
  
• Working with a multi-agency approach, in partnership with internal colleagues, Police, Local Authority, Social Services and others
  

What you'll need to succeed

• Significant experience of working with victim survivors of Domestic Abuse, and a thorough understanding of the complexities of domestic abuse, the nature of risk along with barriers faced by people facing this
  
• Strong knowledge and understanding of relevant legal frameworks relating to the protectin of both adults and children
  
• Clear understanding and knowledge of the criminal justice system & legislation relating to domestic abuse, child protection, safeguarding and civil law
  
• Awareness of local and national agencies & resources
  
• Understanding of the importance of GDPR, confidentiality and safe working practice
  

What you'll get in return

• Weekly pay
  
• Hybrid working
  
• Hourly rates up to £18ph and option to be paid via PAYE or Umbrella
  
• Temp to perm opportunities
  

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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