Independent Domestic Violence Advisor - PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION Personal Qualities ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE HOW IDENTIFIED Experience Experience of working with men and women or families in Experience &/or understanding of Application form the field of domestic abuse. voluntary Sector Organisations and of Interview Strong time management & organisational skills working with a Board of Directors. References Comprehensive experience of case work management, risk Experience of providing services to and needs assessment, safety and support planning etc. specified quality standards and performance targets Qualifications and A demonstrable commitment to relevant training. Relevant degree Application form Training Evidence of significant self-development within the last 3 CAADA/ Safe Lives Advocates Training Interview years. References Willingness to undertake and successfully complete Certificates CAADA /Safe Lives Advocates Training if not already completed Special Knowledge & An understanding of the impact of domestic abuse on Application Form Skills service users and children. Interview Able to cover areas of crisis led case work References An Understanding of the disadvantages experienced by BAMER survivors seeking appropriate services. Ability to relate positively to service users and an active commitment to user involvement. A working knowledge of the protection offered under the law (Civil and criminal), the children’s Act, Safeguarding children and vulnerable adult’s procedures and the Common Assessment Framework process. Demonstrate commitment to equal opportunities and the ability to relate this to practice.
Independent Domestic Violence Advisor - PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION Personal Qualities ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE HOW IDENTIFIED Experience Experience of working with men and women or families in the field of domestic abuse. Strong time management & organisational skills Comprehensive experience of case work management, risk and needs assessment, safety and support planning etc. Experience &/or understanding of voluntary Sector Organisations and of working with a Board of Directors. Experience of providing services to specified quality standards and performance targets Application form Interview References Qualifications and Training A demonstrable commitment to relevant training. Evidence of significant self-development within the last 3 years. Willingness to undertake and successfully complete CAADA /Safe Lives Advocates Training if not already completed Relevant degree CAADA/ Safe Lives Advocates Training Application form Interview References Certificates Special Knowledge & Skills An understanding of the impact of domestic abuse on service users and children. Able to cover areas of crisis led case work An Understanding of the disadvantages experienced by BAMER survivors seeking appropriate services. Ability to relate positively to service users and an active commitment to user involvement. A working knowledge of the protection offered under the law (Civil and criminal), the children’s Act, Safeguarding children and vulnerable adult’s procedures and the Common Assessment Framework process. Demonstrate commitment to equal opportunities and the ability to relate this to practice. Application Form Interview References
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