Location: Gloucestershire – opportunities available in Gloucester, Tewkesbury or Stroud
If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.Salary: £30,553 + £750 car allowance per annumContract: Fixed term until 30/06/2027, subject to extensionHours: 37 hours per weekMake a difference where it matters mostWe’re looking for an experienced Domestic Abuse professional to join the GDASS team as a Multi-Agency Child Protection Team Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (MACPT IDVA).There are opportunities to be based in Gloucester, Tewkesbury or Stroud , with a requirement to work across Gloucestershire when demand requires.You’ll provide specialist domestic abuse advice, support and safety planning to adults and families working with Children’s Services. You’ll help keep people safe; ensure children’s experiences are recognised and strengthen partnership working across Gloucestershire.What You’ll DoYou’ll manage a caseload, assess and manage risk, develop safety plans and provide practical, emotional and specialist domestic abuse support, work closely with social workers, family support workers and other professionals to provide a coordinated, trauma-informed response.You’ll also attend Child Protection Conferences, Child in Need meetings, Strategy Meetings, MARACs and other multi-agency forums, providing specialist domestic abuse advice and guidance.What We NeedYou’ll have experience supporting vulnerable people, assessing and managing risk, and a strong understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on adults and children.You’ll also bring:Experience of risk assessment and safety planningExperience working with children and/or familiesExperience working with Social Services or statutory agenciesKnowledge of safeguarding, confidentiality and relevant legislationThe ability to build effective relationships across multiple agenciesAn IDVA qualification, or willingness to achieve an equivalent qualificationYou’ll need access to your own transport and be able to meet lone-working requirements. xwwtmva What We Offer£30,553 salary + £750 car allowance37-hour working week25 days’ annual leave, increasing to 30 daysPension contributions matched up to 6%24/7 GP, wellbeing and mental health supportOccupational sick payIf you’re passionate about supporting families affected by domestic abuse and want to help, make Gloucestershire safer, we’d love to hear from you.Please note: Successful candidates will be required to complete a DBS check….