IDVA

Red Snapper Recruitment LTD; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

Wellbeing day

Pension 5%

TOIL

Mileage allowance

Employee assistance programme

Training and development

Bi-annual staff away days

Staff newsletter

Job summary

Red Snapper Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) for frontline support to high-risk victims. The role requires a valid driving license and use of your own vehicle to travel across Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley.

The successful candidate will deliver crisis intervention, advocacy and safety planning within a multi-agency framework, attending MARACs and court proceedings when required. A relevant IDVA accreditation or equivalent is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting high-risk victims of domestic abuse.
• Strong risk assessment, crisis management and safety planning skills.
• Confident working within a multi-agency safeguarding framework.
• Empathy, professionalism and resilience when supporting individuals experiencing trauma.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise and manage high-risk domestic abuse cases, delivering crisis intervention and safety planning.
• Conduct comprehensive risk and needs assessments using recognised evidence-based tools.
• Provide one-to-one advocacy, advice and practical support via telephone and face-to-face appointments.
• Develop tailored safety plans to protect victims and their children.
• Prepare and present reports to MARAC and attend multi-agency meetings.
• Advocate with housing, legal, welfare, health and criminal justice agencies to secure outcomes.
• Support clients attending criminal and civil court proceedings when required.
• Facilitate group sessions to raise awareness and empower survivors.
• Maintain accurate, confidential case records in line with safeguarding and GDPR.

Skills

Experience supporting high-risk abuse

Risk assessment

Crisis management

Safety planning

Empathy and resilience

Communication and advocacy

Education

IDVA accreditation or equivalent

Job description

RSR is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety and enterprise security skills and experience.

Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)

MUST HAVE OWN VEHICLE

Location: Sandwell, Walsall or Dudley

Salary: £25,282.44

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Service Area: Community Domestic Abuse Support Service

Responsible to: Regional Domestic Abuse Manager

Travel Required: Yes

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to provide high-quality frontline support to individuals at high risk of domestic abuse. As an IDVA, you will deliver proactive, short- to medium-term crisis intervention and advocacy to increase the safety of victims and their children. You will work within a multi-agency framework, ensuring survivors' voices are heard and their rights upheld, including representation at Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC). This is a challenging but highly rewarding role requiring compassion, resilience, strong risk assessment skills, and the ability to manage a demanding caseload while maintaining a trauma-informed, client-centred approach.

About the Service

The Community Domestic Abuse Support Service provides specialist support to victims of domestic abuse across Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley. Working collaboratively with statutory and voluntary sector partners, the service delivers holistic, tailored support to help survivors increase safety, reduce risk and rebuild their lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Prioritise and manage high-risk domestic abuse cases, delivering crisis intervention and safety planning.
• Conduct comprehensive risk and needs assessments using recognised evidence-based tools.
• Provide one-to-one advocacy, advice and practical support via telephone and face-to-face appointments.
• Develop tailored safety plans to protect victims and their children.
• Prepare and present reports to MARAC and attend multi-agency meetings including child protection conferences and core groups.
• Advocate with housing, legal, welfare, health and criminal justice agencies to secure the best possible outcomes for survivors.
• Support clients attending criminal and civil court proceedings when required.
• Facilitate group sessions where appropriate to increase awareness of domestic abuse dynamics and promote empowerment.
• Maintain accurate, confidential and up-to-date case records in line with safeguarding and GDPR requirements.
• Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns relating to children and vulnerable adults.

About You

You will:

• Have experience supporting high-risk victims of domestic abuse.
• Demonstrate strong risk assessment, crisis management and safety planning skills.
• Be confident working within a multi-agency safeguarding framework.
• Show empathy, professionalism and resilience when supporting individuals experiencing trauma.
• Possess excellent communication, advocacy and caseload management skills.
• Be committed to empowering survivors and challenging violence and abuse.

A relevant qualification (e.g. IDVA accreditation or equivalent) is desirable, though experience will be considered.

Additional Requirements

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to use your own vehicle.
• Ability to travel across Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley.
• May require occasional work outside normal office hours.
• Enhanced DBS check required (subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 - Exceptions Order).
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Occupational Requirement: Under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010, this post is open to female applicants only.

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays (increasing after 3 years' service)
• 1 wellbeing day (pro rata)
• Annual leave buy-back scheme
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Time off in lieu (TOIL) for overtime
• Mileage allowance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to group clinical supervision with a BACP-trained counsellor
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Bi-annual staff away days
• Regular internal staff newsletter

Safeguarding & Equality

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment and work within safeguarding frameworks at all times. We are committed to equality of opportunity and creating a culture of dignity, respect and openness. We welcome applications from women who share our commitment to supporting survivors and ending violence and abuse.