IDVA Advocate - Domestic Abuse Crisis & Support (Fixed Term)

Advance Charity; Wembley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Charity is seeking a Core IDVA on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. The role is based at Brent Civic Centre and our Hammersmith Head Office, offering 35 hours per week with occasional late duty on a rota (1–2 Thursdays per month, 1pm–9pm).

The post is fixed term until 31 May 2027 with potential extension. You will work with survivors aged 18+, providing crisis intervention, advocacy and multi‑agency support within a feminist framework.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a caseload and undertaking risk assessments.
• Knowledge of civil and criminal remedies for survivors.
• Ability to work with partner agencies to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality advocacy and support based on client-led risk assessments.
• Advise on criminal justice and civil remedies; support court attendance.
• Coordinate multi‑agency support for survivors and their families.
• Manage caseload with safe, confidential case recording.
• Work collaboratively with police, local authorities, housing and health services.
• Respond to crises with practical and emotional support.

Skills

Case management

Risk assessment

Safety planning

Safeguarding

Multi‑agency working

Advocacy

Trauma‑informed practice

Professional judgement

Education

IDVA or DAPA qualification

Tools

InForm (case management system)

Job description

Advance Charity is seeking a Core IDVA on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. The role is based at Brent Civic Centre and our Hammersmith Head Office, offering 35 hours per week with occasional late duty on a rota (1–2 Thursdays per month, 1pm–9pm).

The post is fixed term until 31 May 2027 with potential extension. You will work with survivors aged 18+, providing crisis intervention, advocacy and multi‑agency support within a feminist framework.