Temporary Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

We have a temporary opportunity for a Scale 6 Domestic Violence Advocate based in across the West of Cheshire Constabulary. The role is being recruited to on a temporary basis until 31.03.2026. The successful candidate will work alongside officers providing a high level of service to domestic abuse victims. The role holder will be expected to provide advice and guidance to officers in how to support victims of domestic abuse. Alongside liaising closely with partner agencies for any onward referral as required. Candidates will be required to hold NVQ Grade 3 or equivalent alongside significant experience working in the field of domestic abuse. If successfully recruited onto one of these roles, you will be required to travel around the Local Policing Area. Please note that is you are a Cheshire Constabulary member of police staff applying for this opportunity as a secondment opportunity, you must attached a Line Manager Endorsement Form with you application. Additional Information Attachment The Competency Values Framework (CVF) provides clear expectations for everyone working in policing. It describes behaviours required by all officers and members of staff and it will be used in the recruitment process to assess your suitability for the role to which you are applying. It is not a requirement that you should have a detailed knowledge of the framework, should you wish to familiarise yourself with it to support you in the recruitment process please follow the below link. Cheshire Constabulary is fully supportive of diversity, equality and inclusion and strives to employ a workforce which is representative of the community it serves. Applications are welcomed from all underrepresented groups and support will be made available throughout the recruitment process for all applicants. Under-represented groups include:

• People of ethnic minority
• Individuals who identify as having a visible or invisible disability
• Gender in relation to female representation for PC entry routes
• Gender in relation to male representation for Staff entry routes
• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender + (LGBT+)