Stalking Advocate

Role: Stalking Advocate

Based: London

Rate: £27,295 - £29,700 perm (£19 - £20 umb temp)

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 2 x permanent roles 2 x temp roles 4- 6 months

Hours: 35 hours - Hybrid 3 days from home and 2 days in the office

Our client, the UK s pioneering personal safety charity and leading stalking authority specialist is looking to recruit Stalking Advocates to join their team.

Synopsis of duties:

• To deliver robust risk assessment and safety planning for clients, along with advice and information regarding stalking legislation.
• To manage a caseload and provide expert advocacy support to victims of stalking - including carrying out initial assessments, risk assessments, devising support plans and liaising with appropriate agencies.
• To deliver client work which adheres to high service standards, ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures.
• To keep and maintain accurate and confidential records of all work undertaken using our case recording system.
• To work professionally and effectively with a range of multi-agency partners and organisations.
• To identify and maintain appropriate boundaries for all enquiries and recognise when and where to signpost enquirers for further help/information as appropriate.
• To proactively continue to develop appropriate knowledge, attitudes and skills through regular reading of information and attending training courses.
• To attend supervision meetings and appraisals.
• To attend case management and training sessions for staff and actively contribute to these meetings.
• To attend and participate in team meetings and strategic away days.
• To undertake any other appropriate duties as requested by the operational Team Leaders.
• To always work within the policies and procedures

Essential Requirements:

• Experience of working with people affected by gender-based violence, including risk assessment and safety planning
• Experience of managing own case load, working under pressure and prioritising workload
• A working knowledge of the criminal and civil justice system, housing, welfare and policy relating to stalking and other forms of gender-based violence
• A sound working knowledge of the practical, emotional, social and economic issues facing people affected by stalking and other forms of gender-based violence
• Knowledge of Safeguarding (adults and children)
• DBS on the update service (temp roles)

Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.