Working and Volunteering With Leeway

• Hours: 37 hours per week (rota system covering 7 days per week)
• Salary: 37 hours per week (rota system covering 7 days per week)
• Fixed term contract until 30th September 2021

Job Purpose:To manage referrals and caseloads for the Norfolk 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 work within the Criminal justice system and support the specialist domestic abuse court hearings.

To work with service users to reduce risk of further harm and to empower them to make positive choices.

To work across Norfolk 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.

Essential Requirements: A relevant accredited domestic abuse qualification. 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 10am Monday 22nd July 2019

Leeway promotes equal opportunities. Affiliated to Women's Aid

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