Female Rural IDVA - North Somerset Services

Next Link Careers; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading domestic abuse services provider in Weston-super-Mare seeks a Female Rural IDVA for part-time maternity cover (22.5 hours/week). Responsibilities include providing support and advocacy to women and children affected by domestic abuse, alongside participation in an on-call rota. Competitive salary of £28,598 (unqualified) to £30,024 (qualified) pro rata, plus generous benefits including annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

Up to 30 days annual leave

3 extra holidays including International Women’s Day

Excellent development and training opportunities

Employer pension contribution

Qualifications

• Previous experience in domestic abuse services is preferred.
• Willingness to participate in an out of hours on-call rota.
• Strong communication and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and advocacy for women and children experiencing domestic abuse.
• Participate in an out of hours telephone on-call rota.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings and Saturdays.

Job description

We have a rewarding opportunity available for a Female

• Rural IDVA to join our team based in North Somerset. You will join us on a part-time, Maternity Cover Contract to 31 / 03 / 2026, working 22.5 hours per week including participation in an out of hours telephone on-call rota and some evenings and Saturdays. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of Point 12 (unqualified) £28,598 or Point 15 £30,024 (qualified) per annum pro rata plus benefits.

Established in 1999, Next Link is the leading provider of domestic abuse services to women and children in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. At Next Link we are committed to providing holistic, empowering and personalised support and advocacy to women and children experiencing domestic abuse. With a focus on survivor's safety and recovery; we believe the provision of flexible support tailored to survivor's needs can be transforming, helping to maximise independence and self-determination so survivors can make informed choices.

In return for joining us, we will offer you:

• Up to 30 days annual leave (depending on length of service)
• 3 extra holidays including International Women’s Day
• Excellent development and training opportunities
• Employer pension contribution (minimum 5% of…)