Independent Domestic Violence Advisor IDVA - West Sussex County Council : Job Details

Are you a friendly and approachable individual who enjoys engaging with people from a range of diverse ages and backgrounds?

If you are dedicated to empowering survivors and creating a safer community, we want to hear from you!

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of those affected by domestic violence. Apply now to be a part of our supportive and impactful team.

Salary: £35,235 to £37,938 per annum

Contract Type: Fixed Term contact until September 2026. Final end date will be confirmed with the successful candidate.

Working Pattern: Full-time (37 hours per week) Monday to Friday

Location: County Hall North, Horsham Madeira Ave, Horsham RH12 1AB (Hybrid and Flexible Working).

Interview Date: Tuesday 17 December 2024

Internal candidates wishing to apply for this role will be considered for a secondment position. Please can you therefore discuss and agree this with your manager before applying for this position.

This role offers hybrid working arrangements and will require you to work from county council office buildings and make regular visits to meet other partners, as well as the flexibility of home working as appropriate. Final arrangements to be confirmed with successful candidate.

You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars and pool bikes available.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated professional who can compassionately engage in direct work with survivors of domestic and sexual violence and abuse, to ensure they receive an appropriate service and are able to access support.

On a day-to-day basis, you will work within a collaborative multi-agency setting, ensuring that the safety of our clients remains at the centre of every coordinated response. You will also be required to deliver training.

This role includes the critical task of managing crises for victims and survivors at high risk, providing compassionate, trauma-informed support and advocacy that prioritizes the safety and well-being of the victim/survivor and their children.

As a subject matter expert, you will be responsible for identifying, assessing and assisting victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence and abuse, increasing their safety and the safety of their families.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the community, then this role is perfect for you. Join us in shaping the future of West Sussex and contributing to the well-being of its residents!

About You

This is a role that requires someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as personal resilience and professionalism when dealing with potentially sensitive, confidential, or distressing queries.

You will have keen attention to detail, be comfortable working independently and be at ease in this fast-paced, agile environment with rapidly changing deadlines, workloads, and priorities.

Demonstrating experience of working in a multi-agency environment, you will have a passion for supporting victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence and will be able to communicate effectively with multi-agency partners, so that their voices are heard.

Whilst managing a caseload, you will have the ability to assess risk, interpret individual needs and develop appropriate safety, support, and action plans.

For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.

Working For Us

From flexible working (where possible) to access to our Employee Assistance Programme, we are committed to providing a healthy work life balance.

A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 27 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 5 years' service plus the opportunity to buy additional leave, an excellent local government pension scheme as well as a range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers.

For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Rewards and Benefits page.

Further Information

The reference number for this role is CPP01016.

Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Click apply below, upload your CV and cover letter.

Your cover letter should:

• Outline your motivations for applying.
• Explain the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the attached job description).

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to right to work within the UK, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, and a health check.

Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application help page.

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