- Location: Suffolk
- Base: Bury St Edmunds
- Hours of work: 37hrs per week
Fixed term contract until 30th September 2023 (with the possibility to extend)
Salary £29,151 (pro rata) following sucessful completion of 6 month probabtion period. Starting salary is £27,151
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 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.
Essential Skills and Experience:
A relevant accredited domestic abuse qualification. Experience of working with people who have experienced domestic abuse. 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: 5:00pm Friday 26th May 2023