Domestic Abuse Worker/ IDVA

CRANSTOUN; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

CRANSTOUN is looking for a Domestic Abuse Worker/IDVA in Wakefield. The role covers high-risk cases, risk assessments, safety planning and multi-agency advocacy to improve safety and outcomes for victim-survivors.

35 hours per week, permanent contract, hybrid office-based arrangement with a minimum of two days in the Wakefield office. You will work with police, courts, housing, health and social care services to support survivors through criminal and civil justice processes and deliver both

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Domestic Abuse Worker/ IDVA

Salary: £26,140 – £31,400 per annum

Hours: 35 per week

Contract: Permanent

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)