Independent Domestic Violence Advisor x2
People and Place
Housing Options
Ref: G7/OL-55381
Contract: Fixed term until March 2024
Salary: £32,234 – £35,745 per annum (Grade 7)
Hours: 36.66 per week
Based: Civic Centre, West Street, Oldham
Closing Date: Tuesday 11th January 2021
Interview Date: Monday 24th January 2022
Job Description & Person Specification.doc
Role Overview:
Based within the Housing Options Service the purpose of the role is to provide a high-quality solution focused service for victims of domestic abuse, ensuring the local authority meets its duties under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and Housing Act 1996 (as amended by the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017). This will include assessing those at highest risk, providing safety planning, crisis intervention and appropriate support and advocacy to minimise the risk posed to victims and their children and families.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess the housing and support needs of households fleeing domestic abuse, ensuring sustainment of or access to safe accommodation
- Manage a caseload of clients, including those classed as high and medium risk, in order to reduce risk and keep victims safe
- Work within a multi-agency framework through the MARAC to manage and minimise risk
- Support victims through the criminal justice system and relevant court orders
- Support victims and their families to be able to take control and move on with their lives
Key Requirements:
- Experience of working directly with victims of domestic abuse, advocacy and support work
- Detailed knowledge of the working practices around domestic abuse issues, the MARAC process and statutory agency responsibilities
- Thorough understanding of the criminal justice system and relevant court orders
Oldham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS
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