Red Snapper Recruitment are looking for an IDVA to join our client in the charity industry
Perm
West Midlands - travel required must have own vehicle
£25,282.44 - £(phone number removed)
(Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm)
About the Ask MARC Service
Ask MARC provides a dedicated referral pathway and specialist advocacy service for male victims of abuse, including:
Domestic and intimate partner abuse
Familial abuse
Historic and childhood sexual violence
Stalking and harassment
Honour-based abuse and forced marriageCommissioned by the West Midlands Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, the service works closely with statutory and voluntary partners to assess risk, coordinate safeguarding responses and reduce harm for high-risk male victims.
The Role
As an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA), you will provide frontline advocacy and crisis intervention to male victims assessed as high risk using the DASH framework. You will work within a multi-agency setting, representing victims at MARAC, supporting safety planning, and empowering clients to understand abuse dynamics and regain control of their lives.
This is a challenging and rewarding role requiring empathy, resilience, strong risk assessment skills and the ability to manage a complex caseload effectively.
Training will be provided.
This role is open to male and female applicants.
Key Responsibilities
Receive and assess referrals of high-risk male victims of domestic abuse
Complete DASH risk assessments and develop tailored safety plans
Advocate on behalf of victims at MARAC and other safeguarding forums
Provide one-to-one and group-based support (as required)
Support access to criminal justice remedies, including protective orders
Liaise with statutory and voluntary agencies to reduce risk and increase safety
Maintain accurate case records and prepare safeguarding reports
Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns relating to children or vulnerable adultsAdditional Requirements
Willingness to work occasionally outside normal office hours
Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
Enhanced DBS check
Eligibility to work in the UK
Flexibility to undertake additional duties such as group work or presentationsOrganisational Benefits
Mileage allowance
25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
Additional leave after 3 years' service
1 wellbeing day per year (pro rata)
Annual leave buy-back scheme
Time off in lieu (TOIL)
5% employer pension contribution
Access to group clinical supervision (BACP-accredited counsellor)
Employee Assistance Programme
Training and development opportunities
Bi-annual staff away days
