Female IDVA (Qualified & Unqualified) – Flexible Hours

Building Recruitment Co Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Building Recruitment Co Ltd is recruiting Female Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs) to support high‑risk survivors across South Gloucestershire and Bristol. Opportunities for both qualified IDVAs and experienced Support Workers, including those with mental health or safeguarding backgrounds, are welcomed.

You will provide outreach and community‑based support, working with Police, MARAC and partner agencies to enhance safety, confidence and independence for survivors.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals, ideally survivors of domestic abuse.
• A good understanding of safeguarding and risk assessment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working within a multi‑agency or multidisciplinary setting.
• An empathetic, non‑judgemental and survivor‑focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support to high-risk survivors of domestic abuse and their children.
• Complete DASH and needs assessments, develop safety plans and monitor risk.
• Offer practical advice around housing, benefits, legal support and access to services.
• Work closely with the Police, MARAC, local authorities and partner agencies.
• Develop and review strengths-based, recovery-focused support plans.
• Respond to crisis situations and safeguarding concerns.
• Maintain accurate case records and monitor outcomes.
• Co-deliver survivor programmes and group support sessions.

Skills

Experience with survivors of domestic%

Safeguarding & risk assessment

Communication skills

Multi-agency collaboration

Empathetic, survivor-focused approach

Job description

Building Recruitment Co Ltd is recruiting Female Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs) to support high‑risk survivors across South Gloucestershire and Bristol. Opportunities for both qualified IDVAs and experienced Support Workers, including those with mental health or safeguarding backgrounds, are welcomed.

You will provide outreach and community‑based support, working with Police, MARAC and partner agencies to enhance safety, confidence and independence for survivors.