Job Description

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient IDVA to join our Homelessness Social Care Service in Kent on a 2-year FTC.

£27,028.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Unqualified IDVA - £27,028.18

Qualified IDVA salary- £29,528.18

Want to feel like you're part of one team? 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

Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card

Fully paid induction programme and further training

ILM courses and Apprenticeship ProgrammesAll applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

Manage referrals, completing Dash Risk Assessments and obtaining and maintaining all relevant paperwork.

Working to raise the awareness of male domestic abuse in the Kent community as directed by line manager.

Building supportive, trusting relationships with clients and creating a positive atmosphere.

Knowledge of the criminal justice system. Understanding of Marac protocols.

Regular attendance at Marac and completion of all Marac referrals.

Support clients to obtain Non Molestation Orders where needed and any other civil remedies available to them.

Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities.

Supporting clients to set personalised goals in the form of a Safety and Support Plan 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

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

Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organizedAbout 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.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.

We are Caring and Compassionate.

We are Inclusive and Trusted.

We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

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