Families First IDVA

Belmont Recruitment; Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Single point of contact consultant

24h support

Regular communication updates

Referral Benefit Scheme

Job summary

Belmont Recruitment is seeking an experienced Independent Domestic Violence Advisor for a 3-month contract in the Enfield area of North London. The role involves specialist support to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, with risk assessments, safety planning and tailored, trauma-informed interventions.

The position is 4 days per week (2 in office, 2 working from home) offering hybrid working arrangements. A genuine occupational requirement restricts applicants to female candidates.

Qualifications

• Two years of demonstrable experience in domestic abuse or similar specialist support setting.
• Experience undertaking risk assessments, safety planning and risk management.
• Strong understanding of domestic abuse, its impact on survivors and practical barriers they face.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures for adults and children.
• Experience supporting individuals and families affected by domestic abuse.
• Knowledge of options for survivors, including safe accommodation and civil remedies.
• Excellent communication, organisational and crisis management skills, with the ability to manage a busy caseload.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse.
• Carry out comprehensive risk and needs assessments, safety planning and ongoing risk management.
• Manage a caseload of survivors, providing tailored, trauma-informed support and intervention.
• Advise and guide external professionals on domestic abuse, risk indicators, referral pathways and best practice.
• Support survivors to improve their financial security and access employment, education and wider support services.
• Advocate for survivors at multi-agency meetings, including MARAC, and liaise with housing, criminal justice and other relevant services.
• Maintain accurate, confidential case records and contribute to service monitoring, outcome reporting and performance targets.

Skills

Risk assessment

Crisis management

Communication

Organisational skills

Domestic abuse knowledge

Job description

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking to speak with experienced Independent Domestic Violence Advisors, for a position that we have working within the Enfield area of North London for an initial 3-month contract working with a charity.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced domestic abuse professional who is passionate about empowering survivors, improving their safety and helping them access the practical, emotional and financial support they need to rebuild their lives.

The Role:

• Provide specialist support to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse.
• Carry out comprehensive risk and needs assessments, safety planning and ongoing risk management.
• Manage a caseload of survivors, providing tailored, trauma-informed support and intervention.
• Advise and guide external professionals on domestic abuse, risk indicators, referral pathways and best practice.
• Support survivors to improve their financial security and access employment, education and wider support services.
• Advocate for survivors at multi-agency meetings, including MARAC, and liaise with housing, criminal justice and other relevant services.
• Maintain accurate, confidential case records and contribute to service monitoring, outcome reporting and performance targets.
• 4 days per week, Monday to Friday. This consists of 2 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

Essential Requirements:

• At least two years of demonstrable experience working within domestic abuse or similar specialist support setting.
• Experience undertaking risk assessments, safety planning and risk management.
• A strong understanding of domestic abuse, its impact on survivors and the practical barriers they face.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures for both adults and children.
• Experience supporting individuals and families affected by domestic abuse.
• Knowledge of options available to survivors, including safe accommodation, criminal justice processes and civil remedies.
• Excellent communication, organisational and crisis management skills, with the ability to manage a busy caseload.

Desirable:

• A recognised IDVA or DAPA qualification, such as CAADA/SafeLives or Women's Aid training. This is desirable but not essential, so candidates with relevant hands‑on experience are encouraged to apply.

You will be a compassionate, proactive and non-judgemental professional with a strong commitment to supporting survivors of domestic abuse.

You will be confident working independently, managing complex cases and building effective partnerships with professionals to improve outcomes for women and children.

Pay rate for this role is between £20-£22 per hour depending on experience and interview.

Important Information

This role is open to female applicants only, as being female is considered a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010).

Benefits of working with Belmont Recruitment;

• Single point of contact consultant.
• 24h support.
• Regular communication updates.
• Referral Benefit Scheme