Dear applicant,

Thank you for your interest in working with IDAS.

Please find enclosed as one document:

Guidance notes – please read these carefully Job description Person specification Application form Equal opportunities monitoring form – embedded within document.

If you require any additional information about the position, please email info@idas.org.uk

All completed applications should also be emailed to info@idas.org.uk or posted to 1A Whip Ma Whop Ma Gate, YO1 8BL. Equalities monitoring forms should be returned separately to admin@idas.org.uk. Email applications are preferred.

The closing date for this post is noon on the 31st of January. Please return only the application and monitoring forms separating these from the rest of the application pack. Email applications are preferred.

If you have not been offered an interview by 14th of February, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. Interview dates to be confirmed.

Best Wishes,

Sarah HillCEO, Independent Domestic Abuse Services

GUIDANCE NOTES: Independent Domestic Abuse Services

Please read the job description and person specification before completing the form.

Use black ink when completing the form.

Complete the application form as fully as possible, referring to the job description and

person specification. We only short-list people for interview who meet every essential

requirement on the person specification.

Include information about your relevant experience, this can be experience gained through

voluntary work, interests or hobbies as well as through paid employment.

Include details of why you want to work for IDAS as well as information about your

experience.

Please return only the application form, separating this from the rest of the application

pack.

Complete the Equal Opportunities monitoring form and return this to admin@idas.org.uk.

This information is used to assess whether our advertisements have reached a wide section

of the community.

Independent Domestic Abuse Services

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Respect Worker – Children and Young People

SALARY: NJC points 20 - 26

RESPONSIBLE TO: Project Manager

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Volunteers and student placements

HOURS: 1x 37hrs - 1x 18.5hrs

LEAVE: 26 Days + Bank Holidays pro rata

Flexible working patterns will be required to meet the needs of the project and will include evening and weekend work. Staff may be required to work in various locations. Annual leave and time off in lieu to be taken with the prior agreement of your line manager._______________________________________________________________________________OVERALL OBJECTIVESUsing the accredited Respect toolkit, you will provide a structured programme of support to children and young people (aged 10 – 16 years) to enable them to overcome abusive behaviour within the family home.

To operate in accordance with best practice and within the policies and procedures of IDAS._______________________________________________________________________________PARTICULAR TASKS OF THE POSTHOLDER

Support of Children / Young People / Families

To assess the needs of children and young people on an individual basis in relation to their experiences of domestic abuse and provide appropriate individual support.

Using the Respect toolkit to work with children and young people and their parents to help minimise the child’s harmful behaviours and to challenge negative perceptions.

To work with children and young people to develop their confidence, self-esteem and practical skills.

To work with children and young people to help minimise their harmful behaviours and to challenge negative perceptions.

To carry out safety planning with children and young people living with domestic abuse.

To undertake the DASH-RIC (domestic abuse risk assessment) with adults where this is required and to complete further safety planning work as a result of this.

To work in conjunction with adult support workers to assess the whole family and to provide appropriate support to adult victims and their children.

To develop and deliver a programme of activities and events to assist children to overcome the negative effects of domestic abuse.

To act as an advocate for children, attending school, court and child protection case conferences where required.

To make referrals to external agencies, counsellors and to the refuge where this is the most appropriate course of action.

To set up and run peer support groups.

To highlight safeguarding concerns and report these to appropriate agencies.

Internal and External Liaison and communicationTo communicate positively with colleagues and promote IDAS values and ethos across the organisation.

To attend and participate positively in relevant meetings, training, supervision and annual appraisals.

To liaise with and train external agencies to increase public awareness of the issues surrounding domestic abuse.

To promote the work of Independent Domestic Abuse Services (IDAS) modelling a high standard of professional behaviours.

To represent IDAS at appropriate meetings and forums.

To develop positive links with voluntary and statutory agencies.

To keep up-to-date with national and local government decisions pertinent to IDAS.

To work with policy makers and planners to ensure that services are set up to meet the needs of children.

To participate in fundraising activities.

To raise awareness in schools.

To represent IDAS at appropriate meetings and fora.

To attend and participate positively in supervision and annual appraisals.

AdministrationTo maintain clear records relating to clients in line with IDAS’s policies and procedures. OtherTo keep up-to-date with national and local government decisions, relevant legislation and policy developments in relation to children.

To attend training appropriate to IDAS in consultation with the line Manager.To work on a flexible basis with some unsociable hours to meet the needs of the project.

To undertake all other reasonable tasks requested by the management team or board of trustees.

To participate in fundraising activities.

To provide support and guidance to volunteers.

Person Specification – Respect Worker – Children and Young People

Qualities required

Interpersonal

Skills and experience

Working with people

Must have a proven track record of working with vulnerable children and / or young people

Must have a proven track record of partnership working and have the skills and ability to build and maintain positive relationships with partners and stakeholders

Must have the ability to deal with changing priorities and unique situations and respond effectively to these seeking to resolve issues promptly

Strong team working capabilities and ability to liaise and co-ordinate effectively with peers in the area to achieve area objectives

Communication

Must be able to communicate effectively with children, parents, colleagues and stakeholders

Must show an ability to articulate views and ideas in a persuasive way

To be confident at presenting information in a variety of situations, including in formal training and dealing with feedback and challenges

Equality and Diversity

To demonstrate a commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity.

Organisational abilities

Service Delivery

To have a clear understanding of best practice in relation to providing support to children and young people including the provision of groups

Must be able to keep up to date with current thinking, developments and research and incorporate these into service provision.

Must be committed to ensuring the delivery of quality services taking account specific account of the needs of children and young people

Finance & Administration

Should be able to demonstrate literacy skills

Should possess IT skills, including knowledge of Word, Outlook and Excel

Ability to operate within a quality assurance framework, ensuring objectives and targets are met on time and within budget.

Personal effectiveness

Approach to work

Must be a strong team player who possesses tact, diplomacy and negotiation skills, is resilient under pressure, and is able to prioritise workloads effectively.

Able to produce practical and creative solutions to issues and problems.

Other

Must have a current driving licence

Education / qualifications

Must have an appropriate child-care qualification or two year’s relevant experience

Commitment to IDAS

Commitment to organisational goals

Should be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to the objectives and values of IDAS.

Embracing change

Should be open to and supportive of change and new ways of working and able to gain buy-in and long-term commitment from the team.

The post holder is expected to work within policies and procedures of IDAS and be committed to its ethos and values. This will include promoting and demonstrating the principles of equal opportunity including encouraging diversity and tackling discrimination.

INDEPENDENT DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICES

APPLICATION FORM

APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF:

WHERE DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE POST?

Personal details

NAME

ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER: Day: Evening:

EMAIL ADDRESS:

Present employment (or most recent)

JOB TITLE

EMPLOYER

Date of appointment: Period of notice

Please give a brief description of your main duties and responsibilities

Do you hold a clean UK driving licence? YES / NO

Please give non-availability dates for interview:

How many days sick leave have you had in the last 12 months?

Training / qualifications (Please include only relevant details) Dates Details

Educational attainment GCSE y/n

A-Level y/n

Degree (please state) y/n

Other (please state)

Previous employment

Dates of employment

Job Title Employer Brief details of duties

Voluntary / unpaid activities

Time input Position held Organisation Brief details of role

Please tell us what abilities, skill and experience you have that make you suitable for this post. (Use the job description and person specification to help you identify the requirements of the post). Answers should be no longer than one page of A4

Please tell us why you want to work for Independent Domestic Abuse Services (Answers should be no longer than one page of A4)

Have you ever undergone a DBS disclosure? YES / NO if yes, when?

As the job you are applying for may involve working with children and vulnerable people, you are required to declare any convictions you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as ‘spent’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1994 (exemptions) Order SI1975, Schedule 1 part 2 (amended by SI1986)

Have you any criminal convictions? (even if spent) YES / NO

If yes, please give details.

Failure to declare a conviction may disqualify you from appointment or result in summary dismissal if the discrepancy comes to light.

References

Reference 1 (must be current or previous employer)

Reference 2

Name:

Relationship to you:

Address:

Telephone number:

Email address:

Name:

Relationship to you:

Address:

Telephone number:

Email address:

I declare that the information given on this application forum is, to the best of my knowledge, true and complete.

Signed: Date:

THANK YOU

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES MONITORING FORM

Please complete and return separately to admin@idas.org.uk