Family First IDVA - Enfield

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Solace is seeking an experienced Family First Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to join their Enfield team on an initial 12-week temporary contract. The successful candidate will provide specialist support to individuals and families affected by domestic abuse, including high-risk cases, risk assessments and safety planning.

The role is 30 hours per week (Mon-Thu), with a mix of 2 days in the office and 2 days working from home. A valid in-date DBS is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as an IDVA or within a domestic abuse service.
• Strong understanding of domestic abuse, risk assessment and safeguarding.
• Experience supporting high-risk clients.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-agency team.
• Excellent communication, advocacy and case management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist IDVA support to survivors of domestic abuse.
• Complete risk assessments and develop individualised safety plans.
• Support clients experiencing high-risk domestic abuse, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
• Work closely with children and families affected by domestic abuse.
• Liaise with multi-agency professionals and partner organisations to coordinate effective support.
• Advocate on behalf of survivors and help them access appropriate services and support.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed.

Skills

IDVA experience

Domestic abuse knowledge

Advocacy

Risk assessment

Job description

Contract: Temporary - 12 weeks initially

Working hours: Monday-Thursday, 30 hours per week

Working arrangement: 2 days in the office, 2 days working from home

ASAP - You MUST have a valid in date DBS

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Family First Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to join Solace's team in Enfield on an initial 12-week temporary contract.

The successful candidate will provide specialist support to individuals and families affected by domestic abuse, working with those experiencing high-risk situations.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide specialist IDVA support to survivors of domestic abuse.

Complete risk assessments and develop individualised safety plans.

Support clients experiencing high-risk domestic abuse, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.

Work closely with children and families affected by domestic abuse.

Liaise with multi-agency professionals and partner organisations to coordinate effective support.

Advocate on behalf of survivors and help them access appropriate services and support.

Maintain accurate case records and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed.

Requirements:

Previous experience working as an IDVA or within a domestic abuse service.

Strong understanding of domestic abuse, risk assessment and safeguarding.

Experience supporting high-risk clients.

Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-agency team.

Excellent communication, advocacy and case management skills.

This is a great opportunity to join an established domestic abuse organisation and make a real difference to individuals and families.

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.