- 37 hour’s a week
- £29,437 (pro rata)
Job Purpose:
- To manage referrals and caseloads for the Suffolk IDVA Service, to identify and provide immediate, safety planning to those identified as high risk of further significant harm, who are living with/ or fleeing domestic abuse.
- To access and respond to referrals to the IDVA service and identify pathways to support
- To work with service users to reduce risk of further harm and to empower them to make positive choices
- To work across Suffolk within a multi-agency framework including MARAC, Police and Community Partnership Agencies and attend forums and meeting as required.
- To ensure the risks and needs of domestic abuse victims are identified, assessed by using an evidence-based risk identification checklist and support victims to help them access services to keep themselves and their children safe.
- To participate within the on-call rota
Essential Requirements
- A relevant accredited domestic abuse qualification or willingness to work towards one.
- Experience of working in a Multi-agency team and developing partnerships
- Good computer skills (including Microsoft applications)
- Proactive/flexible approach to working hours.
- Good communication and presentation skills.
Driving license, business insurance and the ability to travel both across Suffolk and Norfolk is essential.
This role can be considered for a secondment opportunity but will be subject to DBS and enhanced police security clearance.
Closing date for application: 4:00pm Friday 15th March 2024