High-Risk Domestic Abuse IDVA - Plymouth Advocate

Ad Warrior Ltd; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Wellbeing day per financial year

External supervision for wellbeing

Wellbeing resources and staff groups

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Disability Confident Committed

Annual pay review + employer pension

Job summary

IDVA in Plymouth is seeking an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate to provide high-risk, trauma-informed support to adults experiencing domestic abuse. The role involves outreach, risk assessments, safety planning and multi-agency collaboration.

You will work with victims and families, manage complex caseloads, and attend MARAC meetings. The post is permanent, 37.5 hours per week, with a starting salary of £25,954 rising after probation and accreditation to £28,002.

Qualifications

• Literacy skills and experience working with databases.
• Hold a SafeLives IDVA training certificate, or a relevant degree, or demonstrable equivalent experience, or vocational qualification.
• Ability to support victims of domestic abuse and vulnerable people.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive, trauma-informed support to high-risk domestic abuse victims.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop safety plans.
• Deliver advocacy and practical support, including housing, safety, legal, and wellbeing.

Skills

Literacy & databases

Communication skills

Advocacy

Risk assessment

Education

SafeLives IDVA training certificate

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Databases

Job description

IDVA in Plymouth is seeking an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate to provide high-risk, trauma-informed support to adults experiencing domestic abuse. The role involves outreach, risk assessments, safety planning and multi-agency collaboration.

You will work with victims and families, manage complex caseloads, and attend MARAC meetings. The post is permanent, 37.5 hours per week, with a starting salary of £25,954 rising after probation and accreditation to £28,002.