Domestic Abuse Worker/ Idva (Wakefield)

Cranstoun; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranston? Cranstoun in Wakefield is recruiting a dedicated Domestic Abuse Worker/IDVA to deliver trauma-informed support to high-risk victim-survivors. You will assess risk, develop safety plans and advocate across services.

The role involves managing a caseload, completing risk assessments, representing clients at MARAC, and supporting them through criminal and civil processes. It is a permanent, full-time position with 35 hours per week.

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.

Job description

Domestic Abuse Worker/ IDVA

Salary: £26, – £31, per annum

Hours: 35 per week

Contract: Permanent

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

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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 (early applications may be contacted for an early interview)