Young Persons Violence Advisor

We have an exciting opportunity for a Young Persons Violence Advocate who are passionate about supporting young people (age 13-17 years) who are or have been in their own abusive relationship., As an YPVA you will:

• Provide a pro-active, high quality, frontline service to young people affected by domestic abuse through on-going risk assessment, individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support.
• Work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC, MACE and local partnership responses to domestic abuse to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic abuse
• To develop, deliver, and monitor safety and support plans for those affected by crime, who accept ongoing support. Support will include providing resources, interventions, and information to all service users.
• support those affected by crime in understanding and asserting their rights and entitlements
• in understanding their journey through the criminal justice and legal systems including the Victims Code of Practice
• facilitating access additional services
• establish healthy coping mechanisms
• provide practical support and information

Do you want to join a committed and inspiring team? Do you want to help make a real difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improve the quality of lives of young people affected by domestic abuse?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on safety and customer service and care?

Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible Working Options:
  Including hybrid working.
• Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
• Birthday Leave:
  An extra day off for your birthday.
• Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
• Enhanced
  
  Allowances:
  
  Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
• Exclusive Discounts:
  High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
• Financial Wellbeing:
  Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
• Wellbeing Support:
  Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
• Inclusive Networks:
  Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
• Sustainable Travel:
  Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
• Career Development:
  Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.