Stalking and Harassment Domestic Violence Advisor (SHIDVA)

Stockport Without Abuse (SWA) is a grassroots charity committed to supporting our vision of everyone having a right to live in safety, and to have a future without fear of domestic abuse. We work directly with women, men and children who have experienced or are at risk of domestic abuse.

Main purpose of the post: 

The Stalking and Harassment IDVA will work under the Lead IDVA and alongside the IDVA team, providing high-quality frontline support to victims of domestic abuse, particularly those experience stalking and harassment.

The post holder will work collaboratively within a multi-agency framework consisting of, amongst others, the MARAC partners, Stockport Community Safety Partnership, Children and Adult Safeguarding services, and local partners and community projects to establish a multi-agency response to domestic abuse. The post holder will support victims through utilising the Criminal Justice System prior to, during and after court hearings, ensuring they are supported and informed of legal options and implications. The post holder will also act as a boroughwide lead for supporting stalking and harassment victims by keeping up to date with current legislation and sharing learning with colleagues.

Please send your completed application along with a completed equality and diversity form to:

recruitment@stockportwithoutabuse.org.uk

Applications only – we do not accept CV’s.

Closing date for applications is 9am Monday 27th January 2025

Interviews will be held Monday 3rd February 2025