Children and Young Persons Domestic Abuse Advocate Education

Children and Young Persons Domestic Abuse Advocate -Education
Full-time 40 hours per week
Salary - £23,500 fixed term contract until 31st March 2019
Availability - to start as soon as possible

YOU are a provider of Support, Care and Advice Services. We work alongside people to gain the tools and resources they need to live independent, secure and valued lives.

This is an amazing opportunity for highly skilled, motivated and innovative person to join our Integrated Domestic Violence and Abuse Service. You First (YOU domestic violence and abuse services) are contracted to deliver the integrated domestic violence and abuse services across two areas - North and West Hampshire.

We are looking to recruit to the role of Children and Young Persons Domestic Abuse Advocate (Education) who will engage children and young people at high risk of harm due to domestic abuse and carry out appropriate assessments, including DASH RIC with referral to MARAC and/or safeguarding when indicated. The post holder will design and deliver training for schools aimed at increasing the skills of teachers and pastoral staff to effectively engage and support children and young people at risk of harm from domestic abuse, including those impacted by intimate teen violence and young perpetrators and victims.

The post holder will work directly with schools whilst also holding their own caseload of high risk clients.
The successful applicants will cover the North Hampshire areas of Basingstoke, Hart & Rushmoor. Due to the nature of the work being a car driver with a car for work is essential for this post.

We are looking for a person who has experience of:
* domestic violence and abuse front-line services for men, women and children, (e. crisis accommodation, outreach, IDVA, MARAC).
* safeguarding best practice for children
* carry out assessments and co-produce individual support plans
* completing risk assessment and carrying out referrals
* developing a training programme and delivering this training to professionals within educational settings.
* working with children and young people
* intimate teen violence
* working within educational services
* delivering group work
* child and adolescent development

and who can:

* understand the issues affecting children who have experienced domestic violence and abuse
* understand and commit to diversity and inclusion responsibilities
* be person centred at all times
* share best practice knowledge
* work flexibly on rota and on call to meet the needs of the service and staff team which will include evenings and weekends (as required)
* act with integrity, be trustworthy and treat people with dignity and respect
* remain calm when dealing with a crisis or emergency
* ensure all services meet contract requirements
* ensure clients are at the forefront when making decisions about service design and delivery
* work to raise awareness of the service, produce good publicity materials, develop and maintain excellent relationships with people both within YOU and externally, and be an ambassador and champion for our work

Our clients have told us that they want the post holder to:
* be approachable but also firm and fair
* listen to the client, work with the client
* always be realistic with clients, be honest and patient
* but mostly be HUMAN

Our Benefits

If you choose to begin a career with our organisation, you are guaranteed:

* Competitive rates of pay and paid travel time.
* Enhanced annual leave entitlements, sick pay allowances and pension scheme contributions.
* Excellent and professionally certified training.
* Real opportunities to develop in your profession.
* Free health and wellbeing advice via a 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
* Everything you need to carry out your role free of charge, which may include a mobile phone, safety equipment and other necessary technology, a uniform where applicable, and of course a nice cup of tea or coffee throughout your day!
* A company that is committed to its employees, valuing their knowledge, creativity and flexibility.
* The chance to work with amazing people.

If this sounds like you're ideal role we're keen to hear from you as soon as possible, so don't delay, Apply today!

If this sounds like your ideal role we're keen to hear from you as soon as possible, so don't delay, contact us today! Click 'Apply' to forward your details on to us; ensuring that you include your name, email address, a contact telephone number, your CV and a brief cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the role. If your skills, experience and knowledge meet our requirements the recruiting manager will contact you to talk more about the role and ask a few key questions to ensure this is the right opportunity for you.

Closing Date: Friday Feb 2nd at 4pm or sooner once interview spaces are allocated
YOU is a registered charity that provides care, support and advice to vulnerable people across Hampshire and Dorset, giving them the tools and resources they need to live independent, secure and valued lives.

We are also recruiting to our bank of Sessional Support Workers, called Premier Crew. If this is something that interests you please ring 01329 821935 for more details