We are currently recruiting for a female IDVA to join a domestic violence charity who is seeking a passionate and dedicated Female IDVA.
23rd June, 2026
Day to day duties:
Provide one-to-one support to women experiencing domestic abuse.
Although some hybrid working allowed, you must be reactive to emergency cases
Deliver professional advocacy and advice.
Contribute to creating safe and empowering environments for survivors.
In conjunction with the service user/family complete the Oasis needs assessment and draw up a support plan together with the survivor.
Ensure your work with service users is recovery focused, and strengths based, supporting survivors in a creative, consistent and assertive way to ensure positive outcomes are achieved.
Review the support plan regularly and record changes agreed.
Ensure that survivors currently living in abusive situations are aware of their rights and options.
Give safety-planning advice and explain the effectiveness of criminal and civil sanctions available to them.
Enable and encourage families to take advantage of all services relevant to their safety such as legal advice, housing and benefits rights, education, medical treatment, counselling etc.
Assist clients in gaining access to solicitors, benefits agencies, housing departments, education, medical treatment, counselling etc.
Preferred Requirements:
Demonstrable experience working with survivors of domestic abuse.
Strong understanding of safeguarding and risk assessment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
Empathetic and non-judgmental approach to supporting individuals.
Preferred Qualifications:
Recognized qualification in Domestic Violence advocacy/support
Any relevant Social Work, Psychology, or Counselling qualifications
Valid driving license and access to own transport
For more info, please call Ryan Sims on 0117 923 9100.
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