IDVA Partner: Trauma-Informed Domestic Violence Advisor

Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

Pension matched up to 6%

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Cycle to Work

Health Cash Plan

Hybrid Working (policy dependent)

Job summary

Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid in Birmingham, UK, seeks an IDVA to support West Midlands Police Call Centre and Domestic Abuse Desk, delivering trauma-informed guidance to officers working with women and children affected by domestic violence.

This permanent, full-time, on-site role offers strong benefits and scope for professional impact within a committed charity focused on ending domestic abuse.

Qualifications

• Experience influencing professional practice, including delivering training and awareness sessions.
• Experience carrying out needs and risk assessments supporting women experiencing abuse.
• Experience within safeguarding guidelines to protect children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist IDVA expertise within West Midlands Police Call Centre and Domestic Abuse Desk, guiding officers and staff.
• Support improvement of police practice through tailored guidance and professional support for women and children affected by DVA.

Skills

Influencing professional practice

Training and awareness sessions

Needs and risk assessments

Safeguarding guidelines

Monitoring and evaluation

Job description

Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid in Birmingham, UK, seeks an IDVA to support West Midlands Police Call Centre and Domestic Abuse Desk, delivering trauma-informed guidance to officers working with women and children affected by domestic violence.

This permanent, full-time, on-site role offers strong benefits and scope for professional impact within a committed charity focused on ending domestic abuse.