Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) - Raneem’s Law

Established in memory of Raneem Oudeh and her mother, Khaola Saleem, who were murdered in 2018 after making multiple 999 calls, Raneem’s Law aims to ensure victims receive specialist support from their first contact with police. You will help identify high-risk cases, enable faster safeguarding action and provide high-quality frontline support, connecting those at greatest risk with services that can help keep them safe.

You will work within a multi-agency framework, including the MARAC (Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference) and local domestic abuse partnerships.

Previous police experienceis not required.

This is a great opportunity for individuals who are committed to helping survivors to break the cycle of domestic abuse and support their recovery.

Working hours: Full time contract, fixed term for 12-months , 37.5 hours per week, Wednesday - Sunday 11am to 6pm.

Salary: £28,250 to £30,011 - Enhanced pay at time and a half for weekend working.

Working location: Essex Police Force control room and Next Chapter Community Outreach locations across North, Mid and West Essex.

What Next Chapter can offer:

• Employer’s contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assist Programme
• 25 days annual leave

• Generous sick pay
• Comprehensive learning and development programme.

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational qualification under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010

For further information please refer to our job pack.