Latest jobs - CharityJob https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/crime?output=rss CharityJob latest jobs matching your search. https://www.charityjob.co.uk/assets/img/main-logo.svg Latest jobs - CharityJob https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/crime?output=rss 960224 https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/pact/head-of-healthcare-relations-listen-to-families/960224 Head of Healthcare Relations - Listen to Families - PACT (£46,225 per annum plus £1,500 market supplement) <b>PACT, £46,225 per annum plus £1,500 market supplement</b><br/>Head of Healthcare Relations - Listen to FamiliesLocation: Homebased with extensive travel across the South East to prisons and other Pact premisesContract Type: Fixed Term ContractJob Type: Full time, 37.5 hours per weekSalary: £46,225 per annum plus £1,500 market supplementBenefits: Generous Holiday allowance Season Ticket loan Cycle to work scheme Charity worker discounts Enhanced maternity package Wellness, inclusion, and diversity groups EAP scheme Life assuranceWould you like a role where you can create systemic change in prison healthcare? Listen to Families is an innovative new service to improve prison healthcare by involving families and carers more proactively in the process. A pilot project - the first of its kind - has been running in London for around 18 months. It seeks to create mechanisms and opportunities for families to be heard and influence how healthcare services are delivered and developed.The service listens to the views and experiences of families, feeds that back to the NHS and providers, makes recommendations about where improvements could be made, and works with them to co-produce solutions with people who have lived experience.This role holder will set up a similar pilot project in four prisons in the South East – HMPs Elmley, Downview, Huntercombe and Aylesbury. This is an opportunity for someone to join and shape the delivery of the project from the day one.We're looking for:• A good understanding of service user engagement practices and methodologies. • Understanding of the importance of professional boundaries and the complex/vulnerable nature of our service users. • Knowledge and understanding of the diverse needs of prisoners and their families, including those from marginalised communities.• Experience of service user involvement with diverse groups, ideally including people who have been affected by the criminal justice system.We would welcome applications from people who have lived experience – that could be as a family member of someone in prison; or as someone who has been in prison.Organisation: Pact is a highly respected independent charity, working across England and Wales to develop and deliver a range of innovative services. We provide practical and emotional support to prisoner’s children and families, to prisoners and those who have resettled back into the community. Our work is founded on core values, the first of which is a belief in the innate dignity of every human being, and our work focusses on human relationships, family and community. We are committed to achieving high standards of quality in all that we do.How to apply:If you feel that you meet the requirements of this exciting new role please complete an application form by clicking the `apply now` buttonOther information:Pact is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds including those who have previous convictions (appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment). This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory HMPPS/ MoJ Security Prison Vetting, satisfactory employer references covering a minimum of 3 years and a satisfactory enhanced DBS. Please note that being bankrupt or having County Court Judgements may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison.You may also have experience in the following: Prison Healthcare Engagement Manager, Family-Centered Healthcare Liaison Officer, Healthcare Community Engagement Lead, Family Advocate for Prison Healthcare, Prison Healthcare Liaison Officer, Family Engagement Coordinator for Healthcare Services, Healthcare Family Liaison Specialist, Healthcare Involvement Project Manager, Family Voice in Prison Healthcare Coordinator, Healthcare Collaboration and Engagement Specialist, etc. REF-212 934 2024-03-28T17:06:00Z £46,225 per annum plus £1,500 market supplement https://downloads.charityjob.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=172,height=129,fit=contain/uploads/pact_2021_07_28_09_26_58_am.png PACT 960038 https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/victim-support/operations-manager/960038 Operations Manager - Victim Support (Up to £35000 per annum) <b>Victim Support, Up to £35000 per annum</b><br/>We have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Manager to join our new team in Thames Valley, working 37.5 hours a week. This role is home-based but will require travel throughout the area.Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change &amp; improvement for those who need it?Do you have resilience &amp; adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?If yes, then we'd love to hear from you.What we offerAt Victim Support we believe in attracting &amp; retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards &amp; benefits package including: Flexible working options 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank HolidaysAn extra day off for your birthdayPension with 5% employer contributionEnhanced sick pay allowances, maternity &amp; paternity paymentsHigh Street, retail, holiday, entertainment &amp; leisure discountsAccess to our financial wellbeing hub &amp; salary deducted financeEmployee assistance programme &amp; wellbeing supportOngoing training &amp; support with opportunities for career development &amp; progressionAbout the Role:This role is home-based with regular travel throughout the region. The Thames Valley Adult Victims Service will provide emotional and practical support to adult victims of any crime. Support will be delivered in an innovative manner primarily through specialist group work provision - alongside online and telephone caseworker support.As the Operations Manager for the new Thames Valley Adults Victim Service you will be responsible for the implementation, development and the ongoing delivery of a high performing service through excellent operational management and supervision of people and resources.You will ensure the team delivers individual, tailored support for adult victims of any crime primarily through group and peer support with the option of individual casework support where this is appropriate for the victim.You will work closely and collaboratively with a range of stakeholders including the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley, Thames Valley Police, criminal justice agencies as well as other statutory agencies and third sector organisations across the Thames Valley.You will be the nominated deputy for the Area Manager covering Thames Valley and this will include assisting the Area Manager in monthly/quarterly reporting and attending monitoring meetings with the PCC office.Your will provide direct line management to the Victim Awareness Officer who will play a key role in planning &amp; delivering training and raising awareness of activities. You will support them in the recruitment &amp; development of an active cohort of volunteers performing the roles of Criminal Justice and Engagement Champions.As part of your role you will ensure victim voices and experiences are listened and responded to in and beyond the criminal justice system.Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.About Us:Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.How to apply:To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.We look forward to hearing from you.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. 2024-03-28T12:41:00Z Up to £35000 per annum https://downloads.charityjob.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=172,height=129,fit=contain/uploads/vslogo_rgb_150_2016_05_16_02_49_46_pm.png Victim Support 959976 https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/victim-support/administrator/959976 Administrator - Victim Support (£12753 - £21255 per annum) <b>Victim Support, £12753 - £21255 per annum</b><br/>Victim Support is proud to have been commissioned to provide an Affected by Crime (ABC) service across Humberside which will provide a single point of contact for victims of all crime, whether or not they have reported to the police, to receive support and information. The ABC service will be a valuable point of contact for anyone affected by crime at any time to contact and receive help, support and information. It will be a busy and fast paced hub, receiving calls of varying nature from a variety of people.We have opportunities available to work within the Humberside ABC service and are looking for dedicated, passionate and empathic people to join and enhance our team.The Administrator (known internally as a Service Delivery Assistant (SDA)) role is one which will provide general administrative support to the Humberside Affected By Crime (ABC) service. The SDA will work with the whole team to ensure the smooth running of the service including purchases and invoicing, administration on cases and the case management system, health and safety processes and general administration.What we offer:At Victim Support we believe in attracting &amp; retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards &amp; benefits package including:Flexible working options including hybrid working28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank HolidaysAn extra day off for your birthday£500 bonus paid on successful completion of probationary period (pro-rata for part time roles)Pension with 5% employer contributionEnhanced sick pay allowances, maternity &amp; paternity paymentsHigh Street, retail, holiday, entertainment &amp; leisure discountsAccess to our financial wellbeing hub &amp; salary deducted financeEmployee assistance programme &amp; wellbeing supportOngoing training &amp; support with opportunities for career development &amp; progressionAbout the role:Your role as a Service Delivery Assistant (SDA) will be to provide an administrative function to the Humberside staff team. The SDA role is a crucial one, to ensure the efficient running of the service and support the frontline staff to provide an effective service.As an SDA you will;provide an administrative function to include administration of cases and referrals including updating case management systems and communicating with referral agencies to gain further informationRaise purchase orders, deal with invoicing and purchasingWork with the management team and staff team to ensure adherence to policy and procedure including health and safety checks and auditsMonitor some HR functions such as DBS checking, working with the police vetting unit and ID checkingYou will be confident in using your IT skills to work on a case management system, access phone and online systems, email and Microsoft Office programmes.Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.About Us:Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard.Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.How to apply:To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.We look forward to hearing from you.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. 2024-03-28T10:49:00Z £12753 - £21255 per annum https://downloads.charityjob.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=172,height=129,fit=contain/uploads/vslogo_rgb_150_2016_05_16_02_49_46_pm.png Victim Support 959965 https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/victim-support/senior-initial-response-officer/959965 Senior Initial Response Officer - Victim Support (£24500 - £25500 per annum) <b>Victim Support, £24500 - £25500 per annum</b><br/>Victim Support is proud to have been commissioned to provide an Affected by Crime (ABC) service across Humberside which will provide a single point of contact for victims of all crime, whether or not they have reported to the police, to receive support and information. The ABC service will be a valuable point of contact for anyone affected by crime at any time to contact and receive help, support and information. It will be a busy and fast paced hub, receiving calls of varying nature from a variety of people.We have opportunities available to work within the Humberside ABC service and are looking for dedicated, passionate and empathic people to join and enhance our team. The role of Senior Inital Support Officer (known internally as a Senior Triage and Early Interventions Officer) is to line manage a team of Triage and Early Interventions Officers as well as to answer incoming calls and make outgoing calls to a range of individuals affected by crime.The Senior Triage and Early Interventions Officer will also speak to victims of crime and callers to the service and provide early intervention support and needs and risk assessing.What we offer:At Victim Support we believe in attracting &amp; retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards &amp; benefits package including:Flexible working options including hybrid working28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank HolidaysAn extra day off for your birthday£500 bonus paid on successful completion of probationary period (pro-rata for part time roles)Pension with 5% employer contributionEnhanced sick pay allowances, maternity &amp; paternity paymentsHigh Street, retail, holiday, entertainment &amp; leisure discountsAccess to our financial wellbeing hub &amp; salary deducted financeEmployee assistance programme &amp; wellbeing supportOngoing training &amp; support with opportunities for career development &amp; progressionAbout the role:Your role as Senior Triage and Early Interventions Officer (TEIO) will be to;line manage a team of TEIOsallocate work to the teamprovide early intervention support and work with those affected by crimeensure quality of service by monitoring and sampling workwork with other managers to develop, enhance and coordinate the HubYou will need:good organisational &amp; people and communication skillsexperience of managing others &amp; an understanding of managing a team in a similar environmentexperience of answering calls &amp; speaking to people in distressthe ability to keep calm and make decisions based on informationgood IT skills, able to work on a case management system, access phone &amp; online systems, email and Microsoft Office programmesPlease see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.About Us:Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard.Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.How to apply:To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.We look forward to hearing from you.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. 2024-03-28T10:30:00Z £24500 - £25500 per annum https://downloads.charityjob.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=172,height=129,fit=contain/uploads/vslogo_rgb_150_2016_05_16_02_49_46_pm.png Victim Support 959954 https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/victim-support/initial/959954 Initial - Victim Support (£18800 - £23500 per annum) <b>Victim Support, £18800 - £23500 per annum</b><br/>Victim Support is proud to have been commissioned to provide an Affected by Crime (ABC) service across Humberside which will provide a single point of contact for victims of all crime, whether or not they have reported to the police, to receive support and information. The ABC service will be a valuable point of contact for anyone affected by crime at any time to contact and receive help, support and information. It will be a busy and fast paced hub, receiving calls of varying nature from a variety of people.We have opportunities available to work within the Humberside ABC service and are looking for dedicated, passionate and empathetic people to join and enhance our team.The role of Triage and Early Interventions Officer (TEIO) is a fast paced one which requires the post holder to answer incoming calls and make outgoing calls to victims of crime and those accessing the Affected By Crime (ABC) service in Humberside. The role will include calls to and from individuals, as well as administration of cases on the case management system, needs assessing and providing early intervention support.What we offer:At Victim Support we believe in attracting &amp; retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards &amp; benefits package including:Flexible working options including hybrid working28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank HolidaysAn extra day off for your birthday£500 bonus paid on successful completion of probationary period (pro-rata for part time roles)Pension with 5% employer contributionEnhanced sick pay allowances, maternity &amp; paternity paymentsHigh Street, retail, holiday, entertainment &amp; leisure discountsAccess to our financial wellbeing hub &amp; salary deducted financeEmployee assistance programme &amp; wellbeing supportOngoing training &amp; support with opportunities for career development &amp; progressionAbout the role:Your role as a TEIO will be to answer and speak to incoming callers as well as to hold a caseload and make outgoing calls to those affected by crime. You will be the primary contact for the Hub across Humberside and will be the face of the service.As a TEIO, you will;answer incoming calls, speak to those affected by crime and hold a caseloadmake outgoing calls, assess needs and risks and action plan with callerswork on the case management system to allocate cases, provide administration on cases and assess/ensure data qualityliaise with other agencies where required to find out more information, give information or make referrals or give signposting informationwork with the wider team to ensure an effective, trauma informed service is given to those affected by crimeYou will be a confident, compassionate and empathic person who can work well under pressure. You will be speaking to people who may be upset, angry or in emotional difficulties and will need to be composed, empathic and be able to quickly assess situations.You will be confident in using your IT skills to work on a case management system, access phone and online systems, email and Microsoft Office programmes.Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.About Us:Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard.Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.How to apply:To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.We look forward to hearing from you.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. 2024-03-28T10:16:00Z £18800 - £23500 per annum https://downloads.charityjob.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=172,height=129,fit=contain/uploads/vslogo_rgb_150_2016_05_16_02_49_46_pm.png Victim Support 959944 https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/victim-support/initial-support-agent/959944 Initial Support Agent - Victim Support (£23500 - £235000 per annum) <b>Victim Support, £23500 - £235000 per annum</b><br/>Victim Support is proud to have been commissioned to provide an Affected by Crime (ABC) service across Humberside which will provide a single point of contact for victims of all crime, whether or not they have reported to the police, to receive support and information. The ABC service will be a valuable point of contact for anyone affected by crime at any time to contact and receive help, support and information. It will be a busy and fast paced hub, receiving calls of varying nature from a variety of people.We have opportunities available to work within the Humberside ABC service and are looking for dedicated, passionate and empathic people to join and enhance our team.The role of Initial Support Agent (known internally as a Triage and Early Interventions Officer (TEIO)) is a fast paced one which requires the post holder to answer incoming calls and make outgoing calls to victims of crime and those accessing the Affected By Crime (ABC) service in Humberside. The role will include calls to and from individuals, as well as administration of cases on the case management system, needs assessing and providing early intervention support.What we offer:At Victim Support we believe in attracting &amp; retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards &amp; benefits package including:Flexible working options including hybrid working28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank HolidaysAn extra day off for your birthday£500 bonus paid on successful completion of probationary period (pro-rata for part time role)Pension with 5% employer contributionEnhanced sick pay allowances, maternity &amp; paternity paymentsHigh Street, retail, holiday, entertainment &amp; leisure discountsAccess to our financial wellbeing hub &amp; salary deducted financeEmployee assistance programme &amp; wellbeing supportOngoing training &amp; support with opportunities for career development &amp; progressionAbout the role:Your role as a TEIO will be to answer and speak to incoming callers as well as to hold a caseload and make outgoing calls to those affected by crime. You will be the primary contact for the Hub across Humberside and will be the face of the service.As a TEIO, you will;answer incoming calls, speak to those affected by crime and hold a caseloadmake outgoing calls, assess needs and risks and action plan with callerswork on the case management system to allocate cases, provide administration on cases and assess/ensure data qualityliaise with other agencies where required to find out more information, give information or make referrals or give signposting informationwork with the wider team to ensure an effective, trauma informed service is given to those affected by crimeYou will be a confident, compassionate and empathic person who can work well under pressure. You will be speaking to people who may be upset, angry or in emotional difficulties and will need to be composed, empathic and be able to quickly assess situations.You will be confident in using your IT skills to work on a case management system, access phone and online systems, email and Microsoft Office programmes.Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.About Us:Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard.Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.How to apply:To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.We look forward to hearing from you.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. 2024-03-28T09:59:00Z £23500 - £235000 per annum https://downloads.charityjob.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=172,height=129,fit=contain/uploads/vslogo_rgb_150_2016_05_16_02_49_46_pm.png Victim Support 959930 https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/victim-support/independent-domestic-violence-advocate/959930 Independent Domestic Violence Advocate - Victim Support (£28300 - £30300 per annum) <b>Victim Support, £28300 - £30300 per annum</b><br/>We have an exciting opportunity for two Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVAs) to join the team in London, working 37.5 hours a week. The role involves both face to face and virtual support in a hybrid model of working, you will work from home &amp; Victim Support Office in Old Street.Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change &amp; improvement for those who need it?Do you have resilience &amp; adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…What we offer:At Victim Support we believe in attracting &amp; retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards &amp; benefits package including:Flexible working options including hybrid working28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank HolidaysAn extra day off for your birthday£500 bonus paid on successful completion of probationary period (pro-rata for part time roles)Pension with 5% employer contributionEnhanced sick pay allowances, maternity &amp; paternity paymentsHigh Street, retail, holiday, entertainment &amp; leisure discountsAccess to our financial wellbeing hub &amp; salary deducted financeEmployee assistance program &amp; wellbeing supportOngoing training &amp; support with opportunities for career development &amp; progressionClinical supervision and group reflective practiceAbout the role:This role is based in London with hybrid working options. As an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate you will:Implement effective ways of working with victims and those supporting them to increase safety and reduce harm.Provide a high-quality, front-line service to victims of domestic abuse, delivering a premium service prioritised according to risk, primarily focusing on victim/survivors aged 16+Work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic abuse.You will need:Have a knowledge of help-seeking barriers and support needs of victims of domestic abuse (in heterosexual or same-sex relationships). Have a good understanding of domestic abuse including the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their children.Understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic abuse and their childrenUnderstand safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues.Direct service delivery to victims of domestic abuse or other vulnerable people.Have excellent communication, negotiation and advocacy skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals. Understand and be committed to equal opportunities and diversity issues in policy and practice.Have a strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations.Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.About Us:Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.How to apply:To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.We look forward to hearing from you.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. 2024-03-28T08:57:00Z £28300 - £30300 per annum https://downloads.charityjob.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=172,height=129,fit=contain/uploads/vslogo_rgb_150_2016_05_16_02_49_46_pm.png Victim Support