Salary: £25,909 - £33,242 per annum pro rata (salary subject to review and dependent on experience)
Hours: 36 per week - working Monday to Friday
Location: Sittingbourne, Kent
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until March 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor to join Clarion’s IDVA team on a fixed-term basis until the end of March 2026.
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If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and relish being an integral member of a close-knit team, supporting colleagues to deliver improved outcomes for individuals and families in Kent we want to hear from you. Our IDVA’s are crucial to the delivery of high-quality service to the victims of domestic abuse. You’ll need to be a great team player and used to responding quickly to risk and the needs of service users.
We are looking to recruit an additional IDVA to join our team. The successful candidates will have a specific role in reaching out to underrepresented groups within the community.
You’ll have a sound knowledge of current legislation both criminal and civil relating to domestic abuse including data protection and confidentiality. We’re looking for people with a good understanding of the impact of domestic abuse on adults and children, including how to use legislation and best practices to safeguard them. Experience in adopting a trauma-informed approach is essential to your client work.
Formal qualifications such as IDVA are preferable. You’ll have the opportunity to continue learning to develop your skills as an IDVA. There is an expectation to engage in continued learning to develop your skills.
You must have the ability to travel across parts of Kent and will be expected to attend meetings, meet clients, attend MARAC, One Stop Shops and work from other locations.
If this sounds like an opportunity you’d be interested in, please take a look at the full role profile before applying – Independent Domestic Violence Advisor.
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Closing Date: Wednesday 5th February 2025 at midnight.
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Whilst we recognise the growth and popularity of artificial intelligence (AI), it is important we are confident that your application is unique and has been completed without the use of AI technology. Applicants progressing through our selection process are not permitted to use AI technology tools or software.
In the event that we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this advert early.
You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Adult & Child plus Barred list check.
What We Do
We are Clarion - the country’s largest housing association, We provide a home to 350,000 people nationwide. We build more than 2,000 new homes a year and through Clarion Futures (our charitable foundation) we provide opportunities for our residents to thrive – supporting people into work, improving neighbourhoods and focusing on sustainability.
We exist because there is a housing crisis in our country. There simply aren’t enough affordable and suitable places for people to live. You might have experienced this yourself, or have friends and family who have.
We believe having a home to call your own is fundamental to being able to access the right opportunities in life. That is why our mission is to provide homes for those who need them most,
We’re all driven by this shared purpose at Clarion. We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to build a better future and we’re relentless in pursuing it
