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Domestic Abuse

How can we help you?

0800 917 9948 - free and confidential helpline
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Our Vision

We’re working towards a world where domestic abuse is fully understood as unacceptable, where all members of society feel safe in their own homes, and are able to enjoy healthy relationships free from violence.

of service users say that our service has reduced the risks they face.

of service users report feeling safer as a result of our service.

of service users say their quality of life has improved as a result of our service.

of service users say our advice makes them more confident when approaching other local services.

Our Aim

Our aim is to help eradicate domestic abuse in whatever form it takes by providing specialist support that’s accessible to anyone who needs it, supporting, preventing, educating, and creating awareness of domestic abuse, its cost, consequences and its complexities.

Our services

What you say about us...

Amazing - couldn’t have wanted anything more! Listens and helps me deal with things without judgements. Makes me feel that I am important and now can deal with situations that I wouldn’t have known how to deal with before.
Wonderful to meet people in simular situations to me. Fantastic service and a lifeline when you feel isolated.
I have never felt so looked after through domestic violence. I was supported many years ago and it has come forward so far and i'm grateful for the support. You have been amazing, thank you so much. You are brilliant and i will let you go and help others like me now. They will have a great support from you.
Life saving, confidence building. Time to move on now. I can smile. The facilitators are friendly experts that do not judge. Thank you.

Source: Service User feedback 2018

Work with us

As an expanding organisation, we can frequently offer a range of exciting opportunities to work with us and develop your skills across a range of paid and voluntary positions.

Current Vacancies

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Jobs

  • Hospital Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (HIDVA)

    • Location: Dartford

      Salary: £23,850.00

      Hours: 25 and 35 hours per week

      Choices are recruiting for two exciting roles as an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor at Darent Valley Hospital. The purpose of this job is to provide high quality support to all victims of domestic abuse (DA) who present to the Accident and Emergency Department (A&E) either with injuries caused by DA or who disclose DA when receiving care. To also accept referrals from other Wards and Departments where patients have disclosed DA. This work should be undertaken as part of a multi-agency framework that includes MARAC and local partnership responses to DA. The post involves working in a highly skilled and pressured A&E department and will require strong resilience both emotionally and practically. This vacancy does require a minimum of 2 years domestic abuse experience. Previous candidates need not apply.

      Download an application pack

      Closing date: 12/11/2019 with interviews being held on 19/11/2019

      If having reviewed the documents in the application pack you have any further questions regarding this position please email: recruitment@choicesdaservice.org.uk

  • Domestic Violence & Abuse Practitioner (DVAP) - Lodestar

    • Location: Gravesend

      Salary: £22,021.00 to £22,911.00 (full time equivalent) per annum based on experience

      Hours: 21 hours/week over 3 days.

      Choices have an exciting vacancy to offer a candidate who has a passion for supporting people who have been through difficult times dealing with domestic abuse. The role of the DVAP is to specialise in family work, advocate and co-coordinator for parents and their children, who have been exposed to domestic abuse and could present with complex needs, in West/North Kent and Medway.The ideal candidate will hold at least a Level 2 Safeguarding Accreditation in Safeguarding Adults & Children and/or have experience supporting victims of domestic abuse. Candidates must also be familiar with Signs of Safety model.

      Download an application pack

      Closing date: 12/11/2019; interviews to take place 19/11/2019.

      If having reviewed the documents in the application pack you have any further questions regarding this position please email: recruitment@choicesdaservice.org.uk

  • Office Administrator - Community Team

    • Location: Gravesend.

      Salary: £20,751 /year

      Hours: Monday - Friday 35 hours a week

      This is a great opportunity to support a dedicated front line team and to learn about those who have been affected by domestic violence and abuse (DVA). The ideal candidate will be able to provide excellent administrative support to our Domestic Violence and Abuse Practitioners (DVAPs). This will involve undertaking all necessary administrative duties in a timely and efficient manner, as well as giving support the Community Team Leader with all the practical arrangements for running the Community Projects.

      Download an application pack

      Closing date: 12/11/2019; interviews to take place 19/11/2019.

      If having reviewed the documents in the application pack you have any further questions regarding this position please email: recruitment@choicesdaservice.org.uk

Volunteering

    Sorry we are not currently advertising for volunteers. If you have any special or relevant skills that you feel could benefit our organisation, please do drop us a line at recruitment@choicesdaservice.org.uk

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