Senior IDVA
- Recruiter
- Anonymous
- Location
- London
- Salary
- 28296.00 - 29088.00 GBP Annual + pro-rata per annum
- Posted
- 29 Mar 2019
- Closes
- 26 Apr 2019
- Sectors
- Travel & Tourism
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part Time
Senior IDVA
Make a difference to survivors of domestic abuse.
We are Hestia, a vibrant charity supporting adults and children in crisis. Our Harrow service is looking for an experienced Senior IDVA to join our welcoming team. West London IDVA services are based in community settings, police stations and social services.You will be responsible for the day to day supervision of the service ensuring that women and children receive the relevant support and that all health and safety matters are fully addressed. You will receive on-going support and guidance from your Manager, regular team meetings and access to clinical supervision with a trained professional. This is a great opportunity to manager a fantastic team as well as wok within a diverse community.
Hestia offer a culture of learning and development, with access to an extensive range of learning and development opportunities as well as genuine career progression.
In everything we do, we seek to be: respectful, genuine, dedicated, collaborative and courageous and if these values resonate with you, please apply.
We welcome applications from candidates with lived experience.
Hestia is proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
Section 7(2) b & e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply to this position - (Only Female applicants Please).
Strictly no agencies
Person specification:
* Knowledge of the support needs and support planning of women and children experiencing domestic violence.
* Safelives IDVA qualified or equivalent
* Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System
* Ability to manage staff as well as provide case working support to clients.
* Experience of working within a multi-agency setting.
* Awareness of risks associated with domestic violence in a working environment.
* Knowledge of legal, statutory, regulatory and good practice requirements applicable to the provision of supported housing.
* Working knowledge of the relevant housing law and welfare benefits that apply to women and children using the service.
* Knowledge of legal remedies available to women experiencing domestic violence.
* Willingness to mentor pool workers, students and trainees as required across the organisation.
* Ability to manage the service (including supervising staff) in the absence of the Team Manager
* Previous experience of using computer based systems to accurately record work and client details
* Highly developed interpersonal, written and oral communication skills and ability to manage complex tasks in clearly defined time frames (including accurate records, reports, case notes and interpersonal communication)
* Section 7(2) b & e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply to this position - (Only Female applicants Please).
* Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and ability to address them appropriately.
In return we offer a competitive salary, a supportive working environment and a host of benefits including pension, employee discounts, 25 days holiday per annum (for full-time positions) plus the option to buy an additional 3 weeks, cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan.
For a detailed job description, benefits overview and terms and conditions, please see our attached job pack. If you are viewing this advert outside of Hestia's website, please click apply to view the pack.
Location: Harrow
Salary:GBP28,296 rising to GBP29,088 pro-rata per annum after 1 year
Grade: 30-31
Hours: 19.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Closing date: 17 April 2019. As we will interview as and when, please note this date may be brought forward
About Hestia
Hestia supports adults and children in crisis across London and the surrounding regions. We campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect them. This includes victims of modern slavery, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, young care leavers and older people. From giving someone a home, to helping them to get the right mental health support, we support people at the moment of crisis and enable them to build a life beyond crisis. We are supported by more than 460 volunteers who provide specialist skills such as art therapy yoga, IT, gardening, cooking as well as befriending and fundraising.
We are proud to be the home of UK SAYS NO MORE, bringing together a diverse coalition of individuals, charities, businesses and public-sector organisations to campaign for an end to the domestic abuse and sexual violence.
In everything we do, we seek to be: respectful, genuine, dedicated, collaborative and courageous.
Should you require our job pack in an alternative format, require further assistance or wish to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need to attend an interview, please contact us direct.
Benefits
* Company Mobile Phone
* Company Pension
* Competitive Salary
* Employee Discounts
* Generous Holiday
* Great Working Environment
* Healthcare No
* In House Training
* Progression Opportunities
* Recognised Qualifications
* Travel/Season Ticket Loans
Make a difference to survivors of domestic abuse.
We are Hestia, a vibrant charity supporting adults and children in crisis. Our Harrow service is looking for an experienced Senior IDVA to join our welcoming team. West London IDVA services are based in community settings, police stations and social services.You will be responsible for the day to day supervision of the service ensuring that women and children receive the relevant support and that all health and safety matters are fully addressed. You will receive on-going support and guidance from your Manager, regular team meetings and access to clinical supervision with a trained professional. This is a great opportunity to manager a fantastic team as well as wok within a diverse community.
Hestia offer a culture of learning and development, with access to an extensive range of learning and development opportunities as well as genuine career progression.
In everything we do, we seek to be: respectful, genuine, dedicated, collaborative and courageous and if these values resonate with you, please apply.
We welcome applications from candidates with lived experience.
Hestia is proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
Section 7(2) b & e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply to this position - (Only Female applicants Please).
Strictly no agencies
Person specification:
* Knowledge of the support needs and support planning of women and children experiencing domestic violence.
* Safelives IDVA qualified or equivalent
* Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System
* Ability to manage staff as well as provide case working support to clients.
* Experience of working within a multi-agency setting.
* Awareness of risks associated with domestic violence in a working environment.
* Knowledge of legal, statutory, regulatory and good practice requirements applicable to the provision of supported housing.
* Working knowledge of the relevant housing law and welfare benefits that apply to women and children using the service.
* Knowledge of legal remedies available to women experiencing domestic violence.
* Willingness to mentor pool workers, students and trainees as required across the organisation.
* Ability to manage the service (including supervising staff) in the absence of the Team Manager
* Previous experience of using computer based systems to accurately record work and client details
* Highly developed interpersonal, written and oral communication skills and ability to manage complex tasks in clearly defined time frames (including accurate records, reports, case notes and interpersonal communication)
* Section 7(2) b & e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply to this position - (Only Female applicants Please).
* Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and ability to address them appropriately.
In return we offer a competitive salary, a supportive working environment and a host of benefits including pension, employee discounts, 25 days holiday per annum (for full-time positions) plus the option to buy an additional 3 weeks, cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan.
For a detailed job description, benefits overview and terms and conditions, please see our attached job pack. If you are viewing this advert outside of Hestia's website, please click apply to view the pack.
Location: Harrow
Salary:GBP28,296 rising to GBP29,088 pro-rata per annum after 1 year
Grade: 30-31
Hours: 19.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Closing date: 17 April 2019. As we will interview as and when, please note this date may be brought forward
About Hestia
Hestia supports adults and children in crisis across London and the surrounding regions. We campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect them. This includes victims of modern slavery, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, young care leavers and older people. From giving someone a home, to helping them to get the right mental health support, we support people at the moment of crisis and enable them to build a life beyond crisis. We are supported by more than 460 volunteers who provide specialist skills such as art therapy yoga, IT, gardening, cooking as well as befriending and fundraising.
We are proud to be the home of UK SAYS NO MORE, bringing together a diverse coalition of individuals, charities, businesses and public-sector organisations to campaign for an end to the domestic abuse and sexual violence.
In everything we do, we seek to be: respectful, genuine, dedicated, collaborative and courageous.
Should you require our job pack in an alternative format, require further assistance or wish to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need to attend an interview, please contact us direct.
Benefits
* Company Mobile Phone
* Company Pension
* Competitive Salary
* Employee Discounts
* Generous Holiday
* Great Working Environment
* Healthcare No
* In House Training
* Progression Opportunities
* Recognised Qualifications
* Travel/Season Ticket Loans