Our client, based in Basildon, is currently recruiting for a fully remote IDVA on a 3 to 6 months temporary contract.

The position is due to start early January, with interviews being held, from Jan 2^nd onwards. The hourly rate is negotiable based on experience for this position.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience supporting victims of Domestic Abuse as well as hold an enhanced DBS taken out within the last three years.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Managing a caseload of 25, delivering high quality and responsive support to victims and survivors of domestic abuse
• Providing advocacy and appropriate interventions to support high risk victims of domestic abuse to access services with the aim of reducing their risk of harm, increasing their safety and aiding their long-term recovery
• Developing and maintaining effective relationships with external partner agencies advocating on behalf of the service-user to meet their individual support needs
• Implementing safeguarding procedures and carrying out face-to-face support
• Dealing with referrals to MARAC and signposting clients onto other community-based services

Experience required:

• Experience working with victims of domestic abuse
• Experience using the Oasis system (desired)

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Understanding of risk, safety, and safeguarding
• Familiar with MARAC, Child Protection and muti-agency

Rewards and Benefits:

• Remote working
• Start asap

Working hours:

• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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