Early Help IDVA: Survivor Safety & Multi‑Agency Advocate

Advance Charity; Wembley; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days paid holiday

Public holidays on top

Perkbox employee discounts

Pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/adoption provision

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye-care scheme

Clinical supervision for staff

Refer a Friend £250

Away days

Carers leave

Career development pathways

Job summary

Advance Charity is seeking an experienced Early Help Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to support Brent’s CYP services. The role focuses on safety planning, risk management, and coordinated multi‑agency safeguarding for victims and their children.

A recognised IDVA qualification or current progression toward one is preferred. The post is female-only under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, with a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with victims and survivors of domestic abuse.
• Completed or working towards an accredited Domestic Abuse/IDVA qualification.
• Experience with DASH risk assessments where appropriate.

Skills

Domestic abuse knowledge

Risk assessments

Safeguarding

Multi-agency collaboration

Communication skills

Trauma-informed practice

Relationship building

Education

IDVA qualification

Job description

Advance Charity is seeking an experienced Early Help Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to support Brent’s CYP services. The role focuses on safety planning, risk management, and coordinated multi‑agency safeguarding for victims and their children.

A recognised IDVA qualification or current progression toward one is preferred. The post is female-only under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, with a 12-month fixed-term contract.