Female IDVA

Premier; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont Recruitment are recruiting Female Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs) to support high-risk victims across Hampshire and Portsmouth. This frontline, community-based role emphasises safety planning, risk management and multi-agency safeguarding.

We welcome both qualified (£28,552 p.a.) and unqualified (£25,730–£26,383 p.a.) candidates. The role is permanent, full-time with hybrid elements up to 40%, and requires resilience, excellent communication and a driving licence for

Qualifications

• Experience supporting high-risk victims of domestic abuse.
• Understanding of safeguarding and risk management.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours incl. on-call.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline advocacy and crisis intervention to high-risk victims.
• Perform risk assessments and create safety plans.
• Manage a caseload prioritising high-risk cases.
• Support clients with housing, legal and welfare options.
• Collaborate with police, housing, social care, and courts.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rota.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Crisis intervention

Multi-agency liaison

Risk assessment

Court support

Education

Safeguarding qualification (Desirable)

Job description

20 Oct, 2026# Female IDVA£25,750 - £28,552 yearly* CV-Library* Portsmouth, HampshirePermanent Charity### Job DescriptionBelmont Recruitment are currently looking for IDVA's (Qualified and Unqualified) for permanent position that we have working multi-site across Hampshire and Portsmouth.This position is open to female candidates only under schedule 9, part 1 of the equality act 2010 (genuine occupational requirement).Salary; Qualified - £28,552 per annum / Unqualified - £25,730-£26,383Hours; 37-37.5h per week (upto 40% hybrid depending on work load)Contract; PermanentAbout the RoleWe are recruiting for a Female Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to join a specialist domestic abuse service operating across Hampshire and Portsmouth.This is a frontline, community-based role supporting individuals at high risk of domestic abuse and stalking. You will deliver proactive, trauma-informed support focused on safety planning, risk management, and multi-agency working to reduce the risk of serious harm or domestic homicide.You will work closely with high-risk victims, partner agencies, and statutory services to ensure coordinated safeguarding responses and improved outcomes for survivors and their children.Key Responsibilities\\*Provide high-quality, frontline advocacy and crisis intervention for high-risk victims of domestic abuse and stalking\\*Undertake comprehensive risk assessments and develop robust, individualised safety plans\\*Manage a caseload, prioritising high-risk cases\\*Support clients to access housing, legal remedies, criminal and civil justice systems, and other specialist services\\*Work within multi-agency frameworks including MARAC, HRDA meetings, and Specialist Domestic Violence Courts\\*Advocate on behalf of clients with police, housing, social care, health professionals and other agencies\\*Support clients attending court and other key appointments where required\\*Participate in a 24/7 on-call rota (including emergency refuge admissions and crisis response outside normal hours)\\*Maintain accurate, confidential case records in line with safeguarding and data protection requirements\\*Contribute to partnership working, community awareness, and service developmentAbout YouWe are seeking a resilient, compassionate and highly organised professional with a strong commitment to safeguarding and anti-oppressive practice.Essential Requirements:\\*Experience supporting vulnerable individuals within a helping environment\\*Strong understanding of domestic abuse, safeguarding, and risk management\\*Experience working within multi-agency partnerships\\*Ability to manage a complex caseload and prioritise effectively\\*Excellent communication, negotiation and advocacy skills\\*Strong crisis management abilities\\*Commitment to equality, diversity and empowering survivors\\*Clean driving licence and access to a vehicle (required for community and on-call work)\\*Willingness to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotaDesirable:\\*SafeLives IDVA or Women’s Aid DAPA qualification\\*Safeguarding Adults/Children Level 2\\*Experience working with high-risk domestic abuse cases\\*Knowledge of housing law, criminal justice processes and welfare benefits