In advocacy and support skills for working with Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV) survivors?
The number of victim survivors of VAWDASV needing to access specialist services has been growing at an exponential rate as awareness of intersecting societal issues and the gendered nature of violence and abuse rises. The need for well trained, dedicated specialist professionals who can provide trauma informed, needs led and strengths-based support to individuals who have been subjected to all forms of violence and abuse is at an all-time high.
The aim of this training is to build a solid understanding of the nature and scope of domestic abuse and its impact on those who experience it, providing the delegates with the confidence and knowledge to deal with the issues in their work setting.
This apprenticeship is designed to set the gold standard of training for those working frontline supporting survivors of abuse, creating a sustainable, knowledgeable and trauma informed workforce for Wales. Providing an opportunity for those already working in support or advocacy roles but do not have a qualification (e.g. Domestic Abuse/Refuge/Outreach Worker) to complete a formal training which recognises their existing skills and expertise.
Eligibility Criteria
Available to anyone in Wales over the age of 18, whether they are currently working in the sector, have some kind of experience with the subject e.g., those who have previously been subjected to abuse or those completely new to the subject, whether they already have another type of qualification or not e.g., a degree.
Applicants should:
- Be based in Wales.
- Have basic literacy, numeracy, and communication skills on which the apprenticeship will build.
- Not be undertaking other apprenticeships.
- Work for at least 16 hours per week and get the rights as employees.
Careers
Apprentices who complete the Apprenticeship Pathway can go on to have careers in a variety of roles including:
- Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)
- Domestic Abuse Support Worker
- Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker
- Domestic Abuse Support Refuge Worker
- Children & Young Person Domestic Abuse Worker
- Court IDVA
- Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA)
- Sexual Violence Support Worker
- Court ISVA
- Hospital Based Domestic Abuse and/or Sexual Violence Worker
- Independent Professional Advocate
- Domestic Abuse Housing Officer
- Specialist Family Practitioner
Level 4 Diploma
Core units:
- The Social and Cultural Landscape of Gendered Oppression
- Trauma Enhanced Support within a VAWDASV context
- Advocacy within the VAWDASV context
- Risk and Safeguarding within the VAWDASV context
- Understanding Perpetration within the VAWDASV context
- The Criminal Justice System within the VAWDASV context
Apprentices must complete one of the following additional units:
- Supporting and Advocating for Survivors of Domestic Abuse (IDVA)
- Supporting and Advocating for Survivors of Sexual Violence (ISVA)
- Supporting and Advocating for Children and Young People subjected to Abuse (CYPIDVA)
Total credit value – 47
24 months duration
Apprentices will be expected to provide a portfolio of evidence of their knowledge and skills put into practice in their workplace through observations, witness statements, reflective journals and supervisions.
Funding
This apprenticeship funded by Welsh Government, which covers the costs of training, registration, delivery, and certification for approved apprenticeship frameworks. Employers do not have to contribute financially towards training costs.
Contact us to request an expression of interest form: [email protected].