Response Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (RIDVA)

We are currently recruiting for a a police-based Response Independent Domestic Violence Advisor to join us on a full time fixed term basis.

The role is part of the Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Support Service which, in addition to support services, operates a Helpline, Groupwork and manages Places of Safety properties.

You will be required to give practical, emotional, support to people who are victims of domestic abuse. The postholder will be required to work closely with Gloucestershire Constabulary, especially the Domestic Abuse Safeguarding Team (DAST), Criminal Investigations Dept (CID), and Custody Teams.

You will work effectively with the wider staff team, other professionals such as social care, the police and health professionals in order to reduce the risk for victims and act as the voice of the victim within the Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference.

You must also give advice/training to other professionals within Gloucestershire Constabulary to be able to recognise domestic abuse and how to respond quickly and effectively.

Please note that if you are successful in this role, we will require a DBS check to be completed. Further details will be sent following offer.

Our ideal candidate will have an IDVA or Women`s Aid occupational standards qualification however we will also consider applicants with a background in working with victims of domestic abuse as well as working in a multi-agency environment, especially from marginalised communities.

You will ideally have experience of working with service users with multiple and complex needs, and service users experiencing harmful traditional practices. You must have an understanding of legal remedies for victims of domestic abuse and be able to advocate on behalf of a client.

It is essential that you have a willing and flexible approach and be able to work as part of a team or alone. You must have access to your own vehicle. You must also be willing to undertake further training as and when required.

GreenSquareAccord is one of the biggest social housing and care providers in England.

We believe passionately in our mission to build better lives and provide social housing and support services to 54,000 people across our four localities. We are proud to play an active role in helping people to deal with the consequences of the housing crisis by providing affordable homes for people in our communities who need them most.

We also provide care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. This includes support for people who are homeless, experiencing domestic violence or are part of the criminal justice system.

Our purpose

We are proud to be able to support tens of thousands of people across England by providing affordable housing and care to help people live independently.

Our focus is on building better lives. Everything we do is about people - whether that`s providing a good quality, safe home or providing care which helps someone to live an independent life.

Our colleagues live and breathe this social purpose and we need great people, with skills across a range of disciplines, to make this happen.

Working for GreenSquareAccord gives you the chance to bring your skills and expertise and make a real difference. It doesn`t matter which role you are considering applying for, your work will help thousands of people build a better life.

The GSA Way

We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. To help us make a difference, together, we created the GSA Way.

A culture we commit to, aspire to, and live and breathe. Commitments and behaviours which together make our organisation what it is.

Our five core commitments are:

We believe our customer is everythingWe are one team We are supportive and caringWe are business-minded for social purposeWe are curious and ambitious.

You can read more about the GSA Way in our recruitment pack.

In support and recognition of our colleagues who will help us deliver our employer strategy, we offer a fantastic benefits package. This includes; annual holiday entitlement (plus statutory bank holidays); a defined contribution pension scheme; trust based flexible working and a Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

GreenSquareAccord also offer a non-contractual performance-related bonus scheme. Further details will be made available upon joining, along with supporting documentation which can be found on the GreenSquareAccord intranet site.