Domestic Abuse Worker/ IDVA

Cranstoun; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranstoun in Wakefield is seeking an IDVA to provide specialist, trauma-informed support to high-risk domestic abuse survivors. You will assess risk, develop safety plans and advocate across police, courts, housing and health services to improve safety and outcomes.

The role involves delivering one-to-one advocacy, contributing to group support, and working with partner agencies to reduce risk. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Provide specialist, trauma-informed support to high-risk domestic abuse victims.
• Complete risk assessments and safety plans.
• Represent victim-survivors at MARAC and safeguarding forums.
• Advocate with police, courts, housing, health and social care.
• Support survivors through criminal and civil justice processes.
• Deliver one-to-one advocacy and group-based support.
• Assist with drop-ins and service activities.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to reduce risk and improve safety outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of high-risk domestic abuse cases.
• Complete risk assessments and safety planning.
• Represent across MARAC and safeguarding forums.
• Advocate with policing, courts and housing services.
• Support survivors through justice processes.
• Deliver individual advocacy and group support.
• Support drop-ins and related activities.

Skills

Trauma-informed support

Risk assessment

Advocacy

Multi-agency collaboration

Job description

Location: Wakefield (minimum 2 days per week office based)

Job reference number: 1780

As an IDVA, you will provide specialist, trauma-informed support to victim-survivors of domestic abuse who are assessed as high risk. You will work alongside individuals to assess risk, develop safety plans, advocate on their behalf, and coordinate support through multi-agency partnerships to improve safety and outcomes.

This is a varied role where you will:

• Manage a caseload of high-risk domestic abuse cases.
• Complete risk assessments and safety plans.
• Represent victim-survivors at MARAC and other safeguarding forums.
• Advocate with police, courts, housing, health and social care services.
• Support survivors through criminal and civil justice processes.
• Deliver one-to-one advocacy and contribute to group-based support.
• Assist with drop-ins and other service activities as required.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to reduce risk and improve safety outcomes.

Applicants must be able to provide satisfactory evidence of their right to work in the UK at the application stage.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

Closing Date: 1st November 2026 (early applications may be contacted for an early interview)

Please note: We will not accept CVs for this role; only fully completed application forms will be considered.

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