IDVA: Frontline Domestic Abuse Support – High-Risk Caseload

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd is seeking an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to join our team in Essex. You will manage a caseload of high-risk domestic abuse cases, perform risk assessments, develop safety plans and advocate for clients with housing, health, legal and other services.

The role requires a compassionate, empathetic and non-judgemental approach with strong safeguarding and multi-agency collaboration skills. DBS check will be conducted.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable people and managing a caseload.
• Strong understanding of domestic abuse, safeguarding and risk management.
• Experience working within a multi-agency environment.
• Excellent communication, advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Strong crisis-management skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Compassionate, empathetic and non-judgemental approach.
• SafeLives IDVA qualification or relevant equivalent experience/qualification, or willingness to undertake the required training.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of high-risk domestic abuse cases.
• Complete risk assessments and develop individual safety plans.
• Provide practical, emotional and crisis support to victims and their children.
• Advocate for clients with housing, health, legal, financial and other support services.
• Work closely with partner agencies and contribute to collaboration.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records.
• Follow safeguarding, confidentiality, data protection and information-sharing procedures.
• Empower clients to make informed decisions and regain control of their lives.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable people

Safeguarding & risk management

Multi-agency collaboration

Communication, advocacy & negotiation

Crisis-management & composure under压力

Compassionate, empathetic & non-judeg.

Education

IDVA qualification or equivalent training

Job description

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd is seeking an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to join our team in Essex. You will manage a caseload of high-risk domestic abuse cases, perform risk assessments, develop safety plans and advocate for clients with housing, health, legal and other services.

The role requires a compassionate, empathetic and non-judgemental approach with strong safeguarding and multi-agency collaboration skills. DBS check will be conducted.