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ADVANCE

Position:

Female Domestic Violence Housing Advocate

Full / Part Time:

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Short / Long Term:

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Salary:

£26,928 (APT & C Scale SO1 PT. 29 including ILW)

Description:

ADVANCE is a nationally recognised domestic violence advocacy charity and is part of the innovative coordinated multi-agency response in Hammersmith and Fulham.

We are recruiting a Female Domestic Violence Housing Advocate who will work for our sanctuary partnership project within the local housing options and advice service.

You will provide a holistic service for survivors of domestic violence approaching as homeless.

The post will be based within the new Community Support Centre.

Office hours 9am to 5pm. You must be able to participate in an on call rota system from a mobile at home 1 week in every 5.

Pension offered on completion of probationary period at 7% employer’s contribution.

You will need a good understanding of current Housing Law and concept of Sanctuary Schemes, the effects of domestic violence, the Criminal and Civil justice systems, experience of face-to-face work with survivors of domestic violence and experience of risk assessment, risk management and safety planning.

Closing Date:

15th August 2008

Interview Date:

Week of 25th August 2008

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible

Address for Details:

For an application pack please send an A4, 90p stamped addressed envelope to ADVANCE, 1 Lamington Street, Hammersmith, W6 OHU

Web for Details:

Or you can download an application pack from http://www.advanceadvocacyproject.org.uk

Special Details:

Advertised in accordance with section 7 (2) of the sex discrimination act 1975