Role: Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA)
Location: Sandwell, Walsall or Dudley ( location to be confirmation)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 (dependent on experience)
Hours: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm ( 37.5 hours)
A specialist support organisation is seeking an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to provide frontline support and advocacy to high-risk victims and survivors of domestic abuse.
The successful candidate will deliver crisis intervention, safety planning, and multi-agency support to help victims and their children remain safe and empowered.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of high-risk domestic abuse cases
Complete risk and needs assessments and develop safety plans
Provide one-to-one support, advocacy, and crisis intervention
Support clients through criminal and civil court processes
Work closely with safeguarding teams, MARAC, and partner agencies
Prepare reports and attend multi-agency meetings
Facilitate support sessions and awareness work where required
Maintain accurate and confidential case records
Requirements
IDVA qualification and/or experience within domestic abuse services
Experience supporting vulnerable adults and children
Strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, and trauma-informed practice
Excellent communication, advocacy, and caseload management skills
Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
Enhanced DBS check requiredPlease note: Due to the nature of the role, this post is open to female applicants only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.
If this sounds of interest, please call Ellie on (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed)
