Independent Domestic Abuse Advisor (IDVA)
- Recruiter
- Harbour Support Services
- Location
- North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear
- Salary
- £21,876.40 per annum
- Posted
- 28 Mar 2019
- Closes
- 22 Apr 2019
- Ref
- 225712896
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
INDEPENDENT DOMESTIC ABUSE ADVISOR
Harbour Support Services
Independent Domestic Abuse Advisor (IDVA)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Type: Fixed term 12 months
Harbour has delivered needs-led services for over 40 years, providing refuge and support for those experiencing domestic abuse. We are recruiting for an IDVA to support adult high-risk victims of domestic
abuse within North Tyneside. The postholder will join the IDVA team, working directly with clients, who are often in crisis, and enable them to start making positive changes in their lives.
We welcome applications from enthusiastic, compassionate individuals with excellent organisational skills. We are also looking for excellent people skills, an aptitude for communication and an ability to work with
initiative. Our preference is for an individual who holds the Safe Lives IDVA qualification and can demonstrate experience working directly with individuals and families affected by domestic abuse. Successful applicants must undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Harbour holds Silver Investor in People status, the Silver Better Health at Work Award and One Star Best Companies Accreditation. Our staff are empowered and encouraged to develop themselves to ensure the
continuous improvement of our services.
Closing date for completed applications: 9am, Monday 15th April 2019.