IDVA

Belmont Recruitment; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Single point of contact consultant

24h support

Referral Benefit Scheme

Regular communication updates

Job summary

Belmont Recruitment are seeking an experienced Independent Domestic Violence Advisor to cover a 2-3 month contract in Waltham Forest, with potential extension. The role focuses on empowering survivors, mitigating risk, and linking them to practical and financial support.

Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, safety planning, managing a high‑risk caseload and coordinating with housing, criminal justice and support services. Pay is up to £20–£22 per hour, with full‑time hours.

Qualifications

• Experience undertaking risk assessments, safety planning and risk management.
• Experience managing a caseload of domestic abuse survivors.
• Knowledge of housing, benefits and civil remedies related to domestic abuse.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse.
• Carry out risk and needs assessments and safety planning.
• Manage a caseload of high‑risk survivors with trauma‑informed support.
• Advise external professionals on domestic abuse pathways and best practice.
• Support survivors to access employment, education and wider services.
• Advocate at MARAC and liaise with housing and criminal justice services.
• Maintain confidential case records and contribute to monitoring and reporting.
• This role is full-time.

Skills

Risk assessment

Safety planning

Crisis management

Communication

Education

IDVA/DAPA qualification (CAADA/SafeLives or Women's Aid)

Job description

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking to speak with experienced Independent Domestic Violence Advisors, for a contracted 2-3 month period with potential for extension, working with a charity within Waltham Forest.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced domestic abuse professional who is passionate about empowering survivors, improving their safety and helping them access the practical, emotional and financial support they need to rebuild their lives.

The Role:

• Provide specialist support to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse.
• Carry out comprehensive risk and needs assessments, safety planning and ongoing risk management.
• Manage a caseload of high-risk survivors, providing tailored, trauma-informed support and intervention.
• Advise and guide external professionals on domestic abuse, risk indicators, referral pathways and best practice.
• Support survivors to improve their financial security and access employment, education and wider support services.
• Advocate for survivors at multi-agency meetings, including MARAC, and liaise with housing, criminal justice and other relevant services.
• Maintain accurate, confidential case records and contribute to service monitoring, outcome reporting and performance targets.
• Full-time hours

Essential Requirements:

• Strong understanding of those who have experienced domestic violence and the impact on the survivors and the practical barriers they face.
• A recognised IDVA or DAPA qualification, such as CAADA/SafeLives or Women's Aid training. This is desirable but not essential, candidates with relevant IDVA hands-on experience are encouraged to apply.
• Experience undertaking risk assessments, safety planning and risk management.
• Experience of managing a varying caseload of victims experiencing domestic abuse.
• Awareness of the legal and housing issues affecting families escaping domestic violence and knowledge of the benefits system.
• Knowledge of options available to survivors, including safe accommodation, criminal justice processes and civil remedies.
• Excellent communication, organisational and crisis management skills.

You will be a compassionate, proactive and non-judgemental domestic violence professional with a strong commitment to supporting survivors of domestic abuse.

You will be confident working independently, managing complex cases and building effective partnerships with professionals to improve outcomes for survivors.

Pay rate for this role is up to £20 - £22 per hour, depending on experience and interview.

Important Information

This role is open to female applicants only, as being female is considered a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010).

Benefits of working with Belmont Recruitment;

• Single point of contact consultant.
• 24h support.
• Regular communication updates.
• Referral Benefit Scheme