Independent stalking advocacy caseworker

DescriptionStalking Advocacy Caseworker--Permanent-West Midlands-Full time-24-26K per annum
Your new company
This is an established charity that provides a range of specialist abuse support services to women, men and children across the West Midlands area through a trauma informed approach.

They offer a specialist stalking and harassment advisory service across the West Midlands covering Coventry, Birmingham and Solihull as well as the Black Country
Providing both practical and emotional support, safety advice and advocacy through the justice system within a multi-agency framework
Stalking can be perpetrated by anyone and so this service supports both male and female victims from the age of 16 and up.

Your new role
You will work under the community services directorate and be responsible for managing a caseload of high risk domestic abuse victims experiencing stalking and/or harassment for an ex-intimate partner

You will support victims through evidence based methods in order to identify risk, stalker typology and support needs
You will be providing practical guidance and safety advice referring to relevant external agencies where required and advocating on their behalf as part of the MARAC process
You may also have some involvement in promoting campaigns, events and training raising awareness in the local area around stalking and harassment.

What you'll need to succeed
Experience of managing a caseload of vulnerable individuals
Experience of managing complex casework, including issues such as child abuse, mental health, substance abuse, working with trauma in adults and children and crisis intervention.
Experience of working with vulnerable adults and children, acknowledging safeguarding concerns and responding appropriately.
Understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of abuse and their children.
Have knowledge of complex needs, including problematic substance use, mental health issues and harm reducing interventions
Knowledge of the Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy and the gendered nature of violence
Have knowledge of relevant legislation and good practice requirements, particularly in safeguarding children and adults and cultural diversity.
Due to the nature of this role we can only accept female applicants.
What you'll get in return
You will work as part of a fantastic team within a well-established charity in the region
They provide an outstanding onboarding and training process with great progression opportunities.

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£26,500
West Midlands
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