Criminal Justice IDVA

• Locations

  Islington, London

• Salary

  £28810 - £30850 per annum + hybrid working

• Sector

  Social Care, Social Care & Health

• Type

  Permanent

Criminal Justice IDVA

Hours: 35 per week
Location: 4 days working from home, 1 day in Old Street Office

Pay: £28.8k-30.8k per annum (dependent on qualifications)

Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday – 09:00-17:00

We are looking for a IDVA for our clients London based team. This amazing opportunity will grant the successful candidate the chance to work alongside vulnerable women fleeing domestic violence and ensure they are surrounded by a strong support network around housing options. You will be addressing the safety of the victims as well as working to keep their children safe too.

As a Criminal Justice IDVA, you will be:

• Serving as a victims first point of contact providing them with the support they need emotionally.
• Assessing all referrals coming into the service and providing them with initial support should they need it.
• Completing admin tasks and multitasking.
• Completing risk assessments with each client.
• Managing a caseload of high risk survivors fleeing from domestic abuse.
• Providing both emotional and practical support.
• Completing risk assessments and safety planning.
• Working closely with the Police.

To be successful, you will need to:

• Be experienced within dealing with vulnerable people specifically women and children and be responsive to crisis situations.
• Previously managed a caseload of high risk clients, conducted DASH Risk Assessments and attended MARAC Meetings.
• Ability to multitask and thrive within a busy service.
• Have a strong knowledge around IT and Microsoft office 365.
• Showing a compassionate nature towards those in need.
• Have flexibility as you may be required to travel and meet clients.

This position is a popular one amongst many so if it captures your eye, please do get in touch ASAP!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual’s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.