STAYING PUT: Community IDVA (Ethically Cultural and Diverse Communities)

Job Introduction

Community IDVA (Ethically Cultural and Diverse Communities)

Staying Put is well known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike. We are experts in the domestic abuse field and we continue to develop exciting, new services that are breaking the mould of traditional service provision in this sector.

Our IDVAs are key roles within our Community team, as they provide a range of community-based support services for individuals who have experienced, or are currently experiencing domestic abuse, including those presenting with complex needs.

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact through supporting domestic abuse survivors from ethnically and culturally diverse communities?

We have an exciting new role working as part of our established Community Services Team offering proactive support to individuals experiencing domestic abuse, assessed as high risk, with a focus on those from ethnically and culturally diverse communities.

About the role:

This role will play a crucial role in supporting and empowering survivors of domestic abuse. Working as part of a multi-agency response, with a whole family approach, this role will ensure the voice of the service user is central to all services. This role will support vulnerable adults and children wiht a specific focus on recognising diversity (race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities and religious beliefs) You will work alongside other professionals to understand the additional barriers these individuals may face and help to create a support network, which will enable survivors to reach their identified goals.

Full time, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, £27,898 per annum. 12 month fixed-term contract initially.

About you:

We’re looking for someone empathetic, dedicated, and passionate about helping and supporting our service users. If you have experience in advocacy, supporting vulberable people in a domestic abuse/sexual violence arena and have a strong understanding of trauma-informed care, we want to hear from you. We are looking for someone with ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment and who has experience of support planning and safeguarding. Apply now and be a part of something meaningful!

Women only – ** Due to the nature of our refuges being for women only, we can only accept applications from women under schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010**

About us:

With over 23 years solid experience of helping survivors of domestic abuse, Staying Put are part of an exciting and innovative, multi-agency partnership working together with Family Action and Women Centre, to develop a ‘one system approach’ to families affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.

We are proud to provide vital support and services to men, women and children of Bradford who are survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence. We help people have better lives – and you can too.

We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced, engaged and highly motivated people to join our expanding team.

Be part of an organisation that makes a difference and where 85% of colleagues agree or strongly agree they feel valued.

We want to be a great place to work so have attractive benefits;

• 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexibility & hybrid working where possible
• Enhanced maternity pay after 1 year
• Healthcare scheme after probation
• Employee discount scheme & wellbeing platform
• Free on-site parking at most sites
• Clinical supervision with external providers

For further details and how to apply, please visit our website; https://stayingput.org.uk/idva-ethically-and-culturally-diverse-communities/

Here you can download the job description and application form. Please submit completed applications to the address on the form. CVs will not be accepted.

We expect a high volume of applications so unfortunately, we will not be able to respond to all applications individually. If you have not heard from us after the shortlisting dates please consider that you have not been successful on this occasion.