Job Description

Specialist Domestic Abuse Practitioner

Location:

Barry, Vale of Glamorgan (Agile working available after 6 month Probationary Period)

Contract:

Permanent (Subject to Funding)

Salary:

24, 054 to 27,344 (Dependent on qualifications and experience)

Hours:

35 hours per week plus on-call

Due to the nature of the work we undertake, this role is open to women only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Are you passionate about making a difference?

Do you want to contribute to positive change for those in need? Are you resilient, adaptable, and able to provide trauma-informed support?

If so, we'd love to hear from you.

At

Vale Domestic Abuse Services (Vale DAS)

, we provide specialist support to women and children affected by

violence against women, domestic abuse, and sexual violence (VAWDASV)

. Join us in empowering survivors and helping them build safer, healthier futures. Learn more about us here.

The Role

As an

IDVA in our DART Team

, you will provide

trauma-informed, needs-led, strengths-based support

to survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence. Your work will help clients to:

?

Feel safe and secure

?

Access safe and stable housing

?

Make informed decisions about their future

?

Understand and build safe, equal relationships

?

Develop strong, sustainable support networks

Key Responsibilities

Be the

first point of contact

for survivors, ensuring they understand their rights and available support.

Provide

crisis intervention

, assess risks, and create

safety and support plans

.

Advocate

for survivors by championing their rights, needs and voices in multi agency settings and supporting access to safe housing, legal protections and essential services

Hold a caseload of clients, ensuring support is tailored to individual needs, backgrounds and experiences.

Support survivors through their recovery, building professional and

trusting relationships

.

Signpost

and refer survivors to relevant services based on their needs and goals.

Safeguard

clients by following Vale DAS's policies and best practices.

Maintain

accurate, confidential case records

in a timely manner.

Engage survivors in

shaping service improvements

based on their experiences.

Regularly

review cases

with your line manager to assess risk and progress.

Deliver

Ask & Act Training

in line with partnership framework.

About You

You'll bring:

? An

IDVA qualification

(or equivalent) or experience working within the

domestic abuse/VAWDASV sector

.

? A

solid understanding

of the challenges faced by survivors of domestic abuse.

? A

feminist perspective

on

violence against women and girls (VAWG)

.

? Experience providing

trauma-informed

emotional and practical support.

? Experience

managing a caseload

effectively in a busy environment.

? Knowledge of

housing, criminal, civil, and welfare rights

as they relate to domestic abuse.

? Strong

crisis management

skills and the ability to handle complex situations.

? An appreciation for

timely, accurate record-keeping

and case management.

? A commitment to our

core values

:

curiosity, kindness, collaboration, and integrity

.

For those with an IDVA qualification and at least one year of experience in this role, salaries will be towards the top of the scale.

What We Offer

? Employer

pension contributions

?

35-hour working week

?

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

, increasing with service

?

Birthday leave

- because your special day matters!

?

Enhanced sick pay

?

Health cash plan

?

Ongoing training and clinical supervision

?

Agile working

options after probation

How to Apply

At Vale Domestic Abuse Services, we are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. We use Applied, a platform designed to reduce unconscious bias in hiring. As part of your application, you'll complete a set of skills-based questions (anonymised and reviewed impartially) and upload a CV outlining your work history and qualifications, in line with safer recruitment requirements.

The interview process includes an initial online meeting, followed (if successful) by an in-person interview.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Lisa Ware at

Lisa.Ware@valedas.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 24,054.00-27,344.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Barry CF63 4HN