HIDVA
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 25 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £26,856.6 i £29,528.16 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Free DBS |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 27 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Kent, N7 9BG |
| Cwmni: | Look Ahead Care, Support and Housing Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | REQ006705_1772026034 |
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We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient HIDVA join our Domestic Abuse Social Care Service in Kent. No personal care of experience required, just the right values.
£26,856.60 - £29,528.16per annum, working 40 hours per week.
What to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
- Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
- Free DBS
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
The role of a IDVA is to address the safety of victims and survivors at high risk of harm. IDVAs work with their customers from the point of crisis by safety planning and risk assessing using the DASH to ascertain the level of risk to the victim. The post holder will be required to work within Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells area as required on a needs led basis to support victims and survivors who are identified within medical settings.
What you'll do:
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
- Advocate for victims by working in partnership with hospital and medical teams and outside agencies such as Police and mental health services completing onward referrals where appropriate.
- Attend GP and hospitals to respond to referrals or requests for domestic abuse advice and to meet with survivors.
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system. Understanding of Marac protocols.
- Regular attendance at Marac and completion of all Marac referrals
About you:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour
Desirable:
IDVA Qualification desirable
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive.