Domestic Violence Advisor

Bawso is the lead organisation in Wales providing practical and emotional support to black minority ethnic (BME) and migrant victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence, human trafficking, Female Genital Mutilation and forced marriage.

We are seeking to appoint for the following position:

Independent Personal Advisor / Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IPA / IDVA)

Location: Cardiff

Hours: 37.5 hrs per week

Salary: £23,172 per annum

Contract length: up to 31st March 2025

The purpose of this role is to provide a high-quality frontline service to victims of domestic and sexual abuse and wider VAWDSV issues. Delivering a range of early intervention and prevention work, intensive support, accommodation based support and group work.

This role is restricted to female applicants only in accordance with the provisions of the occupational requirement (Equality Act 2010, pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1).

Your Rewards and Benefits:

• 30 days annual leave (increasing to 35 after 5 years of service) PLUS public and bank holidays.
• Company sick pay scheme.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Life assurance (death-in-service benefit).
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Work-life balance options may include flexi-time, job-share, homeworking, part-time.
• Modern office overlooking the waterfront of Cardiff Bay, 5 minutes’ walk from the train station.

IF YOU BELIEVE IN OUR VISION OF A FUTURE WHEN ALL PEOPLE IN WALES ARE FREE FROMABUSE, VIOLENCE AND EXPLOITATION, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU.

​For an informal conversation or to find out more before making an application contact:

Recruitment Team

Tel: 029 20644 633

Email: ​recruitment@bawso.org.uk

To apply, please visit:

https://bawso.org.uk/en/vacancies

You will have the opportunity to download, complete and return an application form. You should aim to demonstrate evidence of the skills and qualities specified in the job description and person specification and your interest in working with Bawso.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £23,172.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 10/03/2024