YOUNG PEOPLE’S VIOLENCE ADVOCATE (YPVA)

Fixed contract until June 2025

30 Hours per week

SO1 Pts 23 – 25 (£28,226 – £30,095)

The role involves providing a specialist, pro-active and a risk led response to young people who are victims of domestic abuse. The support will reflect individual risks and needs, enabling young people to build confidence and make informed decisions about their future. The work will require considerable partnership working. Suitable candidates will have risk assessment skills, an understanding of the legal framework relating to domestic abuse and excellent communication skills.

The ideal candidate will have considerable experience in working with adults affected by domestic abuse combined with in depth knowledge and experience of working with young people who have complex needs.

Closing Date: 9am Friday 28^th July 2023

Short Listing: Friday 28^th  July 2023

Interviews:     Tuesday 1^st August 2023        

WomenCentre is committed to safeguarding practice across all service delivery and staff recruitment.

For enquiries about the above posts contact Lynn Walsh on 01422 386508 or Amanda Shaw on 01422 323339

Application packs can be downloaded from www.womencentre.org.uk  

All completed applications to be e-mailed to Janet.taylor@womencentre.org.uk