NIDAS CAPVA (Child and Adolescent to Parental Violence) IDVA

The purpose of the CAPVA IDVA role is to work in a multi-agency environment supporting both the child/adolescent and the non-abusive parent/s or care giver.

Key Functional Responsibilities

To deliver the Respect Young People's Programme with young people (8-18) and their families.
Build a relationship with each family and engage at their pace and in their preferred way; taking a service user led, flexible approach to providing practical and emotional support, and utilising the evidenced based intervention (RYPP) designed to address CAPVA.
To offer telephone, face-to-face and support to young people and their families encouraging everyone to take a role in stopping the abuse and learning respectful ways of managing conflict difficulty, and intimacy.
To work with families to provide support, insight and simple solutions to help improve family relationships via weekly structured sessions which takes about three months to complete.
Comply with all Health & Safety policy and procedures and carry out activities in a safe manner.
Maintain accurate and thorough case records, including recording outcomes and outputs of the programme.
Comply within Data Protection and GDRP legislation and best practice.
To participate in multi-agency meetings and service user groups as appropriate.
To ensure that all safeguarding issues and concerns are reported and dealt with in accordance with organisational policy and procedure, legislation, and best practice.
To offer a client-led service and be flexible around working hours to suit the needs of the families that you work with. This could include some evening or weekend work.
To promote and work within the policies and guidelines of NIDAS and employing organisations.

Person Specification: Essential (E) Desirable (D)

(D) A relevant childcare qualification level 3 or equivalent and experience of working with children and young people
(E) Experience of working in a voluntary or statutory agency for a minimum of two years with children and young people or vulnerable people
(E) Experience of advocating for children & young people
(D) Experience of using risk assessment tools for victims of domestic abuse
(D) Experience of being creative, planning and running a range of therapeutic activities for children and young people
(D) Experience of delivering talks and presentations to children, young people and agencies
(E) Knowledge of legislation around safeguarding vulnerable adults and children
(E) Excellent written and verbal communication skills, engaging with service users, colleagues, and partners
(E) IT skills including use of Microsoft Office, Teams, case management systems, and databases
(E) Inquisitive and problem solving. A commitment to seeking new ways of working to achieve positive outcomes
(E) A clear understanding of Data Protection, confidentiality, and data sharing protocol
(D) An understanding of a strengths-based and trauma informed approach to support
(D) An understanding of the impact of domestic abuse on young people, children, and families

Values:

Reliable, enthusiastic, non-judgmental, and understanding
Ability to be flexible and work independently, or as part of a team
Ability to respond calmly in sometimes pressured situations
Respect and value the diversity of the community and recognise the needs and concerns of a diverse range of children and young people ensuring the service and your approach is accessible to all
Always seek to expand your learning and undertake all training and development essential for this role

Driving Licence, business insurance and the ability to travel around Norfolk is essential.

This role is subject to DBS and enhanced Police security clearance.