Address Application closing date
02/04/2024
Location
Halifax
Salary
Scale SO1 Pt 23 – 25 £29,189 to 31,057 (pro rata)
Package
Fixed term contract until 30th June 2025 (possible continuation dependent on funding) 30 Hours per week
Job category/type
External Organisation
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Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) - Women Centre
Job description
The role is based at WomenCentre Calderdale and the hours are worked over four days (working days negotiable).
The ideal candidate will have considerable experience of providing domestic abuse support; some court support experience and will have completed the Safe Lives accredited IDVA training course or equivalent. However, all suitably qualified and experienced applications are welcomed.
In this role you will be required to work in partnership with the police and criminal justice agencies, as well as with statutory and third sector agencies to provide support and advice to victims of domestic abuse.
Suitable candidates will have sound risk assessment skills; be victim focussed; have a solid understanding of the legal framework relating to domestic abuse civil and criminal proceedings and have excellent communication skills.
WomenCentre is committed to safeguarding practice across all service delivery and staff recruitment.
For an informal discussion please contact Amanda Shaw or Janet Taylor on 01422 323339
Please email completed applications to hr@womencentre.org.uk .
Closing date: 5pm on Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Short listing: Thursday 4th April 2024 (shortlisted applicants will be notified by email)
Interviews: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Application packs can be downloaded from www.womencentre.org.uk
Link to the website:
https://bit.ly/WomenCentreVacancy
23 Silver Street, Halifax, HX1 1JN
www.womencentre.org.uk
Company number: 06084795 Charity number: 1118366
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Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) - Women Centre
Application closing date
02/04/2024
Location
Halifax
Salary
Scale SO1 Pt 23 – 25 £29,189 to 31,057 (pro rata)
Package
Fixed term contract until 30th June 2025 (possible continuation dependent on funding) 30 Hours per week
Job category/type
External Organisation
Attachments
Blank
Job description
The role is based at WomenCentre Calderdale and the hours are worked over four days (working days negotiable).
The ideal candidate will have considerable experience of providing domestic abuse support; some court support experience and will have completed the Safe Lives accredited IDVA training course or equivalent. However, all suitably qualified and experienced applications are welcomed.
In this role you will be required to work in partnership with the police and criminal justice agencies, as well as with statutory and third sector agencies to provide support and advice to victims of domestic abuse.
Suitable candidates will have sound risk assessment skills; be victim focussed; have a solid understanding of the legal framework relating to domestic abuse civil and criminal proceedings and have excellent communication skills.
WomenCentre is committed to safeguarding practice across all service delivery and staff recruitment.
For an informal discussion please contact Amanda Shaw or Janet Taylor on 01422 323339
Please email completed applications to hr@womencentre.org.uk .
Closing date: 5pm on Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Short listing: Thursday 4th April 2024 (shortlisted applicants will be notified by email)
Interviews: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Application packs can be downloaded from www.womencentre.org.uk
Link to the website:
https://bit.ly/WomenCentreVacancy
23 Silver Street, Halifax, HX1 1JN
www.womencentre.org.uk
Company number: 06084795 Charity number: 1118366
