Role: IDVA

Based: Southend

Length: Temp on going

Full time hours / Part time hours

Start date: ASAP

Synopsis of duties:

Working closely with victims of domestic and sexual violence in order to provide a high quality independent advocacy and support service

• Managing a caseload of 30 high risk victims
• Supporting client both over the phone and face to face and providing both crisis management and on going support
• Informing clients on the full range of civil, criminal and practical options that might increase their safety
• Carrying out CAADA DASH Assessments and advising on safety plans and risk minimisation
• Assessing referrals, signposting to additional services and supporting client is finding refuge accommodation
• Making referrals to and attending MARAC and Child Protection conferences
• Carrying out joint working with GPs, Health Visitors, Schools, Solicitors, Counselling Services, Housing, the Police, Probation, Social Services and various Refuge Providers
• Attending Court and advocating on clients behalf and advising clients on all aspects of the criminal justice system
• Assisting clients with witness statements, advising on legal options and signposting to Legal Services
• Signposting client on to Housing, Benefit, Immigration and Legal services
• Accompanying client to Court and supporting them through trial process

Essential Requirements:

Enhanced DBS within the last 12 months

Desirable - sCADDA Qualified

For details on this or any other role please contact Holley Najera on 0207 264 0715 or email

Resourcing Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.