Domestic Violence Advisor (Elderly)
Venn Group’s Social Housing Recruitment Team are currently recruiting for a Domestic Violence Advocate for a highly reputable domestic violence organisation based in Pontypool to begin an fixed term contract.
Location: Pontypool
Contract Type: Fixed term post until 31st March 2022
Working days: 35.5 hours (Mon – Fri occasional evening and weekend work may be required)
Hourly Rate: £21,500 rising to £22,000 after successful probation
Day-to-Day Duties:
- Deliver workshops (face to face and on line) on Older People and Domestic Abuse/Sexual Violence to older people support services such as sheltered housing accommodation
- Work with specialist organisations to target older people in more marginalised groups (LGBT, BAME, Carers etc)
- Identify gaps in provision and develop a greater understanding of the needs, risks, and strengths of older people who have experienced domestic abuse and/or sexual violence
- Create and highlight the pathways into existing support provision
- Utilise an array of methods to raise awareness and promote services for older persons, to include digital tools, face to face and literature
- Provide clear and comprehensive information on all support services including referral routes and signposting to those older persons who have experienced any form of domestic abuse and sexual violence
- Maintain accurate records for monitoring and reporting purposes; assist with populating spreadsheets
- Engage in training and development where necessary and relevant
- Participate in team meetings and supervision
Essential Skills:
- Understanding of domestic violence/ abuse including the impact of domestic violence/ abuse
- Have theoretical, practical and procedural knowledge of civil and criminal justice remedies for victims of domestic abuse
- Knowledge around signposting and encouragement to access services
- Enhanced DBS within the last 12 months
- Must be a driver with own car
Desirable Skills:
- Hold a CAADA/SafeLives IDVA training certificate, or relevant degree, or demonstrable equivalent experience or a vocational qualification
- Local to the area
If you have a current DBS, relevant experience, are immediately available and would like to be considered for this position please call Emily Rex or Branwen Johns on 0117 930 8760 or send an updated CV to erex@venngroup.com