Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker (ISAC)

£22,308 yearly CV-LibraryWalsall, UK
Permanent
Charity
Job Description Role: Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker (ISAC)Based: Across the Black CountryRate: £22,308Start Date: ASAPDuration: 12 month FTC to cover maternityHours: Full Time 37.5 hoursOur client, a specialist Domestic Violence charity based in the Black Country, offers a specialist stalking and harassment advisory and support service across the Black Country area.They are looking to recruit a Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker (ISAC) to provide emotional and practical support, safety advice and advocacy through the criminal justice system within a multiagency framework to ensure that victims of stalking feel supported and empowered.Synopsis of duties:Identify and assess the risks and needs of stalking victims using an evidence based risk identification tool, the Stalking Risk Profile and a client-led approachProvide direct casework support, safety planning and practical advice to victims of stalking through telephone contact and face to face meetingsWork with victims of stalking to help them access services to keep them, their children and ‘secondary’ victims safeRefer to, advise and joint work with the other internal and external services, such as the Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs), when additional needs are identified or guidance is requiredRefer clients and their children into relevant safeguarding hubs as appropriate, including the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) and the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC)Participate in multi-agency networks and meetings, such as child protection conferences and MARAC, presenting update reports, supporting effective risk management strategies and advocating for the victim, whilst maintaining good communications with other professionals involvedEnsure that any issues in relation to safeguarding children or vulnerable adults are brought to the immediate attention of the managerEssential Requirements:Qualified IDVA or ISAC or with a level of experience of this role unqualified for a minimum period of one yearExperience of working with vulnerable adults and children, acknowledging safeguarding concerns and responding appropriatelyExperience of managing a caseload of vulnerable individualsExperience of managing complex casework, including issues such as child abuse, mental health, substance abuse, working with trauma in adults and children and crisis interventionSupporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency CV-Library is the UK's leading independent job board and we are experts in recruitment. We take pride in hosting over 140,000 jobs across all sectors for the nation's jobseekers, and supporting recruiters and employers with our quality services.
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