IDVA Specialist: Trauma-Informed Safety & Survivor Support

Belmont Recruitment; Walthamstow; In loco; GBP 28.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Single point of contact consultant

24h support

Referral Benefit Scheme

Regular communication updates

Descrizione del lavoro

Belmont Recruitment are seeking an experienced Independent Domestic Violence Advisor to cover a 2-3 month contract in Waltham Forest, with potential extension. The role focuses on empowering survivors, mitigating risk, and linking them to practical and financial support.

Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, safety planning, managing a high‑risk caseload and coordinating with housing, criminal justice and support services. Pay is up to £20–£22 per hour, with full‑time hours.

Competenze

• Experience undertaking risk assessments, safety planning and risk management.
• Experience managing a caseload of domestic abuse survivors.
• Knowledge of housing, benefits and civil remedies related to domestic abuse.

Mansioni

• Provide specialist support to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse.
• Carry out risk and needs assessments and safety planning.
• Manage a caseload of high‑risk survivors with trauma‑informed support.
• Advise external professionals on domestic abuse pathways and best practice.
• Support survivors to access employment, education and wider services.
• Advocate at MARAC and liaise with housing and criminal justice services.
• Maintain confidential case records and contribute to monitoring and reporting.
• This role is full-time.

Conoscenze

Risk assessment

Safety planning

Crisis management

Communication

Formazione

IDVA/DAPA qualification (CAADA/SafeLives or Women's Aid)

Descrizione del lavoro

Belmont Recruitment are seeking an experienced Independent Domestic Violence Advisor to cover a 2-3 month contract in Waltham Forest, with potential extension. The role focuses on empowering survivors, mitigating risk, and linking them to practical and financial support.

Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, safety planning, managing a high‑risk caseload and coordinating with housing, criminal justice and support services. Pay is up to £20–£22 per hour, with full‑time hours.