Independent Domestic Violence Adviser; IDVA) Job Hammond area,Indiana USA,Social Work

Position: Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA)

Freeva Helpline: | 24-Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline:

Are you currently or have you previously experienced domestic violence, rape or sexual assault? If you answered yes to the above or aren’t sure, and you live in Leicestershire or Rutland, we have an abundance of specialist services and resources to support you.

We know it can be hard to accept that your behaviour may be hurting your loved ones. The Jenkins Project, run by Freeva, can support you to step away from abuse.

Following a consultation with a member of our team, you will be referred onto one of our support programmes.

To arrange a consultation, call The Jenkins Project.

Vacancy is open to female applicants only – This vacancy is open to female applicants only, exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1
Full UK Driving License & use of own vehicle required

Main purposes of the post

Work as part of the wider Specialist Domestic Abuse team, providing support to victims identified at high risk of harm, cases heard at MARAC, victims attending the Specialist Domestic Violence Court (SDVC), clients supported within Freeva’s Hospital Based IDVA services and IDVA services supporting clients from racially minoritised communities
Provide a pro-active, short term crisis intervention service through individual safety planning and personal support.
Advocate for high-risk victims with agencies who can help address the domestic

Abuse By

i. Understanding the role of all relevant statutory and non-statutory services available to domestic abuse victims and how your role fits into them.
ii. Providing advocacy, emotional and practical support and information to victims including legal options, housing, health and finance.
iii. Working directly with all key agency partners to address the safety of high-risk victims and ensuring that their safety plans are coordinated particularly through MARAC.

To refer all cases identified as high risk of harm to the Daily MARAC via MODUS
To attend and represent the views of the victim, share up-to-date information, and act as a link between the victim and the MARAC agencies.
Liaise between the victim and partner agencies to ensure that actions identified by MARAC are completed in a timely manner
Complete an initial safety plan with victims, sharing information to increase the safety, health and well-being and complete immediate actions that will enhance the safeguarding of each individual such as support to access civil remedies, target hardening referrals, referrals to Social Care Services etc.
Ensure that appropriate and timely referrals are made to appropriate second tier services for ongoing specialist support and advocacy.
Supporting clients to access immediate support options including securing refuge accommodation locally and nationally, housing advocacy, health, legal advice, welfare support etc.
Ensure the effective information sharing at MARAC including providing updates for reviews of cases as appropriate.
Risk assess and regularly review the risk assessment and deliver service in keeping with the result
Undertake proactive attempts to engage and provide support victims attending the Specialist Domestic Violence Court (SDVC)

That everyone has the right to be free and safe from violence and abuse.

That relationships should be built on respect and equality.

That education ensures a better future.

That with support people have the capacity to change.

In working with integrity, honesty, trustworthiness, transparency and within accountability.

In creating sustainable change.

Charity Number: 1122344