IDVA
- Field: Charities
- Deadline: 2026-01-25 12:01
- Shropshire
Based: Across West Mercia (Shropshire/Worcestershire/Herefordshire)
Salary: £27,053.42 – £28,126.17
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Fixed Term Contract until Mar 2026
Hours: Full Time
Our client, a specialist Domestic Violence charity, is looking for 3 x IDVAs to join their team.
Synopsis of duties:
Deliver crisis intervention and advocacy for victims of domestic abuse identified as high risk.
Conduct comprehensive assessments of each service user’s needs and risks, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
Create, implement, and regularly review structured support plans in collaboration with service users.
Actively participate in local Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARACs) to advocate for service users and contribute to coordinated multi-agency safety plans.
Provide guidance and support to service users navigating the legal, criminal, or civil justice processes.
Offer practical assistance with safety planning and independent living, ensuring access to relevant support and services from partner agencies.
Promote the empowerment of service users by helping them understand and address the dynamics of domestic abuse.
Gather, record, and report monitoring and evaluation data to support service delivery and continuous improvement.Essential Requirements:
Experience providing support and advocacy to clients who have experienced trauma/are in crisis
Knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse issues, and the needs of women and children affected by it
Basic knowledge of benefits, housing and legal assistance
Driving licence with access to a vehicle
Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency
