Community IDVA

Role: Community Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

Based: Hybrid – home and either Chelmsford, Harlow, Waltham Cross, North Park

Salary: £15.50ph PAYE or £20 ph UMB

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Temp – ongoing

Hours: 35 hours per week 2-3 days from home and 2/3 at either Chelmsford, Harlow, Waltham Cross, North Park

Our client, a well-respected domestic abuse charity is looking to recruit a Community Domestic Abuse Practitioner

Synopsis of duties:

Conduct initial risk and needs assessments for clients referred to the service, developing immediate safety and support plans based on assessment outcomes.
Manage a complex caseload, delivering tailored support to individuals and their children according to identified risks, needs, and personal preferences.
Develop, implement, and regularly review structured support and risk management plans, ensuring 24/7 access to emergency safety measures for clients in crisis.
Provide in-depth advocacy and support for clients engaging with external agencies, including mental health services, substance misuse support, and legal providers.
Build and maintain strong multi-agency partnerships to enhance client access to community-based support and increase service visibility for hidden populations.
Deliver all safeguarding responsibilities with diligence, ensuring full adherence to child and adult protection policies and procedures.
Encourage client resilience and independence by supporting engagement with specialist recovery programmes, educational initiatives, and employability training.
Consistently meet performance targets and contribute to service monitoring and evaluation through accurate and timely recording of outcomes and KPIs.
Support the day-to-day operations of the service, including health and safety management, and ensure the environment remains welcoming and well-resourced.
Facilitate community outreach by co-locating services within partner venues and promoting direct access opportunities for vulnerable individuals.
Maintain confidential and comprehensive case records, provide thorough handovers, and ensure clear communication when coordinating with other professionals.
Represent the service with professionalism, fostering positive working relationships with clients, colleagues, and partner organisations.Essential requirements

Experience of working with vulnerable groups.
Experience of managing a caseload
Experience of recognising and responding to safeguarding concerns
Experience of working within a multi-agency and legislative framework.
Have a good understanding of domestic abuse including the impact it has on victims and their children.
DBS dated within the last 12 months or on the update serviceSupporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency