Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)

Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting for a Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) in the Black Country area. The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) works as part of a multi-disciplinary team, alongside a range of professionals, to address the safeguarding needs for victims of domestic violence or abuse and their children.This is a full-time 37.5 hours (Mon - Fri), permanent role, offering a salary of £26,430 - £30,596(dependent on experience) per annum. Travel will be required. Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide day to day domestic abuse expertise for cases where domestic abuse is a risk a factor, whilst screening the domestic abuse cases received via the police on a daily agenda.
• Carry out research, cross referencing with case management system, to provide relevant information on individuals highlighted by the daily police agenda and any additional cases identified through the MASH service.
• Co-ordinate referrals into the domestic abuse service, assessing risk and need, prior to setting tasks for the domestic abuse team.
• Liaise with the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) team to provide information on new referrals into services, including domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking.
• Identify and create solutions to meet individual needs of victims through MASH, addressing emotional and practi...