IDVA – Coventry REF: 002IDVACOV
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: 002IDVACOV
30 hours per week – Fixed Term until 30 September 2012
c.£23K pa pro rata
Coventry
In this exciting 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 this fixed term opportunity to be part of a valuable team.
An enhanced CRB is will be required for this role. The post is located in a police station and is therefore also subject to the West Midlands Police Service vetting procedures.
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: 16 January 2012 at 9am Interview date: 18 January 2012
*Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010) applies
All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the values of empowerment, support and equality, which underpins all the work undertaken by Refuge.
Refuge values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
