Domestic Violence Advocacy Worker
Employer:Peterborough City Council
Reference:CN4933
Published:March 5th, 2010
Closing date:March 26th, 2010 17:00
Working pattern:Full Time, Temporary position
Hours:37 hours per week
Salary:£25,472 - £28,636
CRB check:enhanced
Location:Bayard Place, Peterborough
This is a temporary post to cover maternity leave.
Providing a proactive service and advice to victims of domestic violence to keep them and their children safe, you will complete safety plans with clients.
Using your understanding of domestic violence and its effects on victims and family life, you will assess risk and deliver services, through client plans for victims, in line with the results of this.
Strong communication skills are essential, as is previous experience of supporting people to access services.
Equal Opportunities
The council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff (and volunteers) to share this commitment. CRB checks will be required for relevant posts.
Peterborough City Council is strongly committed to taking a lead role in the elimination of discrimination and the promotion of equality in employment and welcomes job applications from all parts of the community. The city council’s equal opportunities policy is based on the principle that people are not discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, ethnic origin, nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or marital status.
