Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) Ref: 010IDVACOV
Refuge, is the country’s largest specialist provider of domestic violence services for women and children escaping domestic violence. We have the following opportunities for high calibre, committed female* applicants.
Independent Domestic Violence Advocate REF: 010IDVACOV
22.5 hours per week
c.£23K pa pro rata
Coventry
In this exciting new partnership-based service, you will provide court-based independent advocacy and support to survivors of domestic violence who are accessing the civil and criminal justice systems in Coventry. You will work with survivors from the point of crisis, assisting them through the court process and offering intensive support to help ensure short and long-term safety.
If you have experience of providing support to women within a community-based setting, an understanding of the issues facing survivors of domestic violence and a detailed working knowledge of the civil and criminal justice systems then consider these fixed term opportunities to be part of a valuable team.
An enhanced CRB is will be required for these roles. The posts are located in a police station and are therefore also subject to the West Midlands Police Service vetting procedures.
All candidates must have a commitment to the values of empowerment, support and equality, which underpin all the work undertaken by Refuge.
Benefits include 28 days’ holiday, a non-contributory pension scheme, employee assistance programme, death in service scheme and child care voucher scheme.
To apply for this role please send your completed application form together with a covering letter setting out how you meet the criteria to recruitment@refuge.org.uk
Closing date: 17 April 2011
Interview date: 21 April 2011
*Section 7.2(d) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 applies
Refuge values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
