The Haven Wolverhampton presents a new Level 4 qualification to help you support high-risk Domestic Abuse victims and survivors. This qualification is accredited by the Open College Network West Midlands.
High-Risk Domestic Abuse Victims & Survivors
The Supporting High-Risk Domestic Abuse Victims & Survivors Level 4 Award: This is a new regulated qualification that has been developed in partnership with The Haven Wolverhampton and the Open College Network West Midlands.
Brief Overview:
Qualification: National Recognised Level 4 Qualification
Credits: 12 credits
The qualification will enhance your practice and practical knowledge, helping you provide the best possible support and understanding victims, survivors, and their children of Domestic Abuse.
What does the course cover?
Professor Elizabeth Yardley, Criminologist, Birmingham City University has supported with the content of this qualification which includes:
- Understanding Domestic Abuse within the context of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).
- The long-term impacts of Domestic Abuse on individuals and children.
- Good practice in risk assessment when supporting people subjected to Domestic Abuse.
- Awareness of civil and criminal law remedies relevant to Domestic Abuse.
- Best practice in working with third parties to support victims and survivors of Domestic Abuse.
- Applying appropriate core values to enabling resilience in clients.
- The impact of supporting High-Risk Domestic Abuse victims and survivors on their own wellbeing.
The Level 4 Award comprises four units:
- The nature, scale, and impact of Domestic Abuse and the role of Support Services.
- The core skills of a Practitioner supporting High-Risk Domestic Abuse victims and survivors.
- Risk identification, risk management, and legal remedies in a multi-agency context.
- Developing as a reflective practitioner.
The Level 4 Award course is adaptable and accommodates differences in service provision or legislation in different localities.
The course will support you to:
- Help victims and their children feel safer through the provision of a quality High-Risk practitioner response.
- Develop your confidence and skills through group work and tutoring.
- Share experience and best practices with other High-Risk Practitioners while engaging in reflective practice.
- Improve practice within your service and organisation.
- Advocate for Domestic Abuse victims, survivors, and their children in multi-agency settings.
Who is this training suitable for?
To undertake the Level 4 Award you will need to be in a paid role supporting High-Risk Domestic Abuse victims and survivors or have experience of supporting vulnerable people who have been subjected to trauma for a minimum of one year.
Unit 2 also requires a workplace observation to be carried out. We are happy to discuss this prior to your booking should you require.
The qualification is suitable for:
- Refuge workers including Managers
- Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVAs)
- Frontline Support Staff
- Family Support Workers
- Strengthening Family Workers
- Children Workers
- Social Workers
- Outreach Workers
The course is particularly suitable if you have worked in the sector for some years and now wish to have your knowledge and expertise recognised by a formal qualification.
How will this course be delivered?
Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions this qualification will be delivered entirely online.
What will be the format for this course and how much will it cost?
Format: 12-day online training delivered in 4 blocks of 3 days (Please see available times below)
Assessment: Written Tasks to be completed in a workbook in class and independent study.
Price: £1500 per learner
Block One: 1st, 2nd and 3rd February 2022
Block Two: 1st, 2nd and 3rd March 2022
Block Three: 29th, 30th and 31st March 2022
Block Four: 3rd, 4th and 5th May 2022
Accessibility Statement
We welcome learners of all backgrounds and abilities. This is a Level 4 qualification and suitable experience and knowledge will be required to complete.
We encourage you to share with us any details on accessibility and diversity needs so we can ensure the right support is in place. You can also contact us if you have any queries.
Registering your interest
How to apply
This course starts in February 2022. Please register your interest using the form below.
Once your application has been submitted, it will be reviewed to check eligibility and we may contact you for further information. We encourage you to be as detailed as possible on your application about the experience, skills, knowledge, and why you want to take part in the course.
Information for Employers
We are able to travel to employers within certain geographical areas. If you have a minimum of six members of staff that can attend the 10 required training days for the Award, please email training@havenrefuge.org.uk to discuss further.
We also welcome learners of all backgrounds and abilities. We encourage you to share with us any details on accessibility and diversity needs so we can ensure the right support is in place beforehand. You can also contact us if you have any queries.
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