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Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

Warwickshire (On-site)
£25,104 per year
Full-time
Temporary (12 months)
Job description

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as Independent Domestic Violence Advocate to supporting women and children who are impacted by domestic violence. You will work closely with victims of domestic abuse from the point of crisis, to provide high quality independent advocacy and support to survivors of domestic abuse at the highest risk and their children.

The job involves working within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership protocols and procedures that prioritise the safety of survivors. The post holder will empower survivors by providing them with emotional, practical and personal welfare support. The job involves ensuring that women are provided with a safe, supportive and welcoming environment and enabling them to access their rights, make decisions and increase their life options. The job involves informing survivors of the full range of civil, criminal and practical options that might increase their safety.

This role includes attendance at the office in Warwick district. Travel around Warwickshire for client appointments is essential to role, therefore use of a car essential.

Please note that this post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Application resources
Posted by
Refuge View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 101 - 500
Posted on: 22 October 2024
Closing date: 15 November 2024 at 09:00
Tags: Social Care / Development, Advocacy, Domestic Violence / Abuse, Entry level / Graduate, Ethnic Minority / BAME, Gender / Gender Based Violence, Risk Management, Victim Support, Wellbeing, Women's Rights, Youth / Children, Social / Support Work

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.