IDVA: Child-Focused Courts Advocate | Multi-Agency

Local Solutions; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid

Training courses

Employee Assistance program

Company mobile phone

Refer a friend scheme

Blue Light Card

Gym membership

Job summary

Local Solutions is seeking an IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advisor) for the Child Focused Courts, fixed to March 2028. The role delivers specialist domestic abuse advocacy, risk assessment, safety planning and court-focused reporting, working with Cafcass, Family Court, and local authorities to safeguard victim-survivors and children.

The post requires SafeLives IDVA qualification or equivalent, UK residency, and a proactive, trauma-informed approach.

Qualifications

• All applicants must have a SafeLives IDVA qualification or equivalent.
• Experience working with Family Court/ Cafcass is desirable.
• Ability to develop tailored safety and support plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide a responsive service to victim-survivors and their children, ensuring safety.
• Assess risks and complete safety planning based on risk assessments.
• Deliver trauma-informed advocacy within the Child Focused Courts process.

Skills

IDVA duties

Domestic abuse awareness

Child safety planning

Multi-agency liaison

Cafcass coordination

Education

SafeLives IDVA qualification

IDVA training / equivalent qualification

Tools

IDVA database systems

Windows applications

Job description

Local Solutions is seeking an IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advisor) for the Child Focused Courts, fixed to March 2028. The role delivers specialist domestic abuse advocacy, risk assessment, safety planning and court-focused reporting, working with Cafcass, Family Court, and local authorities to safeguard victim-survivors and children.

The post requires SafeLives IDVA qualification or equivalent, UK residency, and a proactive, trauma-informed approach.