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