Teqniq is searching for a Independent Domestic Violence Advisor to work in the public sector.
36 hours per week.
3 month contract.
This is mainly an office role as it is face to face work. There is some flexibility but it will be service led.
Job Description:
*Provide emotional and practical support to victims of domestic abuse, including safety planning and risk assessment using tools such as DASH.
*Develop plans regarding victims and survivors of domestic abuse and implement tailored support plans based on individual needs and risks.
*Support victims through criminal, civil, and family justice processes, including court attendance and special measures applications.
*Facilitate access to safe accommodation, health services, legal advice, and other relevant support.
*To undertake pro-active case work to reduce risk and make victims safe including visiting in the community and at home as needed, undertaking assertive outreach work to engage multiple-needs victims and survivors, working jointly with partner agencies, participating in and chairing case reviews, professional meetings, reporting to Court and other forums, delivering actions within timescales, advocating for victims and meeting agreed targets
*To assess and balance risk and protective factors within a legislative, theoretical, best practice and policy framework.
*To communicate effectively with victims and survivors, their families where appropriate ensuring that their views are heard and recorded accurately
*To establish rapport and build a respectful, honest and safe relationship with victims, their families where appropriate and perpetrators as needed
*To undertake risk reduction interventions using a range of methodologies
*To utilise problem solving skills within the context of a professional relationship with victims, their families where appropriate
*To use research findings and statutory guidance to inform practice
*To understand, respect and promote the rights of victims and survivors of domestic abuse
*To ensure all matters in respect of child and adult safeguarding are dealt with promptly, effectively and in line with procedures.
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