Staff - Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)
£30,783 - £32,772 - salary will be pro rata for part time contracts.
04/05/2023, 23:55
Scale: Scale 6 - £28,530 - £30,375 pro rata (£18,506 - £19,703)
Reporting to: Senior IDVA
Place of work: Hybrid working, office base at Warwick House, Northampton
Hours: 24 hours per week
Job Duration: Permanent
Closing Date: 4th May 2023 (midnight)
Interviews: 12th May 2023 at Warwick House
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
Voice for Victims and Witnesses supports victims and witnesses of crime who reside in Northamptonshire. Voice for Victims and Witnesses provide the management of the Counties partnership funded Sunflower Centre. The role of IDVA involves providing a pro-active service to victims of domestic abuse who have been assessed as high-risk within a multi-agency setting. The work of the IDVA is distinct in that it assesses risk and delivers a tailored service which aims to address the safety needs of victims and any children and/or dependents. IDVA’s advocate on behalf of their clients, ensuring that they remain at the centre of all that we do, providing advice and support from the point of crisis and referring on to relevant agencies once the risk has reduced. The IDVA aims to support clients to improve their safety, to support their recovery and to achieve long term safety and reduce repeat victimisation.
Why work for Us?
Northamptonshire Police has gained a reputation as a pioneering and innovative organisation, responsible for protecting and serving a large diverse, multi-cultural population.
We are responsible for ensuring community needs are met effectively so, if you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, variety, and the chance to broaden your experience, then the above organisation is the right one for you.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion within the organisations where communities are under-represented, including those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions and gender, LGBTQ communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve.
Northamptonshire Police is a Disability Confident Employer – We aim to achieve the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. If you meet the essential criteria for the role you can choose to share your disability if you would like to take part in our disability confident interview scheme.
All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.
Flexible working
All requests for flexible working patterns will be considered and will be dependent on the role.
Recruitment and Selection Policy
Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be offered the role over the remaining internal and external applicants.
Internal applicants must have line manager support prior to proceeding with an application.
Please be aware that the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner and Northamptonshire Police are separate employers. Although Police internal vacancies are open to OPFCC staff and vice versa, if you are successful, the change of employer will require a longer onboarding process and you will receive a new contract and payroll number. Service with either employer can be carried over as continuous service.
Police Barred and Advisory lists
Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the Police or OPFCC for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.
Vetting and safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure the organisations employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.
This vacancy is closed to applications.