Job Title:  Independent Domestic Violence Advocate  - Social Care/Housing

Salary: £25,104 per annum  (Grade 3 Band 2)

Location: Warwickshire

Working Hours:  37.5 hours per week

Working Pattern:  Monday to Friday

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.  For more information on our work, please visit www.refuge.org.uk.

The independent domestic abuse advocate will work closely with victims of domestic abuse from the point of crisis, to provide high quality independent advocacy and support to survivors of domestic abuse at the highest risk and their children.

The post holder will work in partnership with Children’s Social Care and Housing colleagues in improving strategic and operational links and joint working. The post holder will improve awareness and understanding amongst Children’s Social Care and Housing of domestic abuse and related support, policies and processes. 

The job involves being a key partner within Warrington’s Social Care and Housing teams including offering training, expertise, advice and guidance to non-specialist professionals working with families affected by domestic abuse.

The successful candidate will have significant proven experience of providing emotional and practical support to survivors of domestic violence. You will understand the legal system in how it relates to survivors of domestic violence and have strong communication skills to deliver presentations and reports to stakeholders effectively. An ability to work independently and prioritise a busy workload is essential.

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality which underpin all of our work. Successful applicants will be expected to work within Refuge’s Values and Behaviour Framework and demonstrate these in their everyday work.

Refuge offers: a competitive salary with annual progression within points of the salary grade; 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days; a pension scheme that includes a 6% employer contribution; as well as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Closing Date: 26th September 2021 at 9:00am 

Interview Date: TBC

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This post however is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.  For more information on our work, please visit www.refuge.org.uk.

The independent domestic abuse advocate will work closely with victims of domestic abuse from the point of crisis, to provide high quality independent advocacy and support to survivors of domestic abuse at the highest risk and their children.

The post holder will work in partnership with Children’s Social Care and Housing colleagues in improving strategic and operational links and joint working. The post holder will improve awareness and understanding amongst Children’s Social Care and Housing of domestic abuse and related support, policies and processes. 

The job involves being a key partner within Warrington’s Social Care and Housing teams including offering training, expertise, advice and guidance to non-specialist professionals working with families affected by domestic abuse.

The successful candidate will have significant proven experience of providing emotional and practical support to survivors of domestic violence. You will understand the legal system in how it relates to survivors of domestic violence and have strong communication skills to deliver presentations and reports to stakeholders effectively. An ability to work independently and prioritise a busy workload is essential.

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality which underpin all of our work. Successful applicants will be expected to work within Refuge’s Values and Behaviour Framework and demonstrate these in their everyday work.

Refuge offers: a competitive salary with annual progression within points of the salary grade; 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days; a pension scheme that includes a 6% employer contribution; as well as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Closing Date: 26th September 2021 at 9:00am 

Interview Date: TBC

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This post however is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies