IDVA: Survivor Safety & Support Specialist

Premier; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Single point of contact

24h support

Regular communication updates

Referral Benefit Scheme

Job summary

Belmont Recruitment in London is seeking an experienced Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to support survivors in Tower Hamlets on a 2-month contract. You will carry out risk assessments, safety planning, and trauma-informed interventions to empower women and children.

You will work within a multi-agency framework, consult with professionals, and advocate at MARAC, helping survivors access housing, finances, and education.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year supporting women affected by domestic and/or sexual abuse.
• Experience undertaking risk assessments, safety planning and risk management.
• Understanding of safeguarding for adults and children.
• Experience working in a multi-agency framework and liaising with external professionals.
• Knowledge of options available to survivors including safe accommodation and civil remedies.
• Excellent communication, organisational and crisis management skills with ability to manage a busy caseload.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse.
• Carry out risk and needs assessments, safety planning and ongoing risk management.
• Manage a caseload of survivors, providing tailored, trauma-informed support and intervention.
• Advise and guide external professionals on domestic abuse, risk indicators, referral pathways and best practice.
• Support survivors to improve their financial security and access employment, education and wider support services.
• Advocate for survivors at multi-agency meetings, including MARAC, and liaise with housing, criminal justice and other relevant services.
• Maintain accurate, confidential case records and contribute to service monitoring, outcome reporting and performance targets.

Skills

Risk assessment experience

Crisis management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Multi-agency liaison

Caseload management

Education

IDVA/DAPA qualification

Job description

Belmont Recruitment in London is seeking an experienced Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to support survivors in Tower Hamlets on a 2-month contract. You will carry out risk assessments, safety planning, and trauma-informed interventions to empower women and children.

You will work within a multi-agency framework, consult with professionals, and advocate at MARAC, helping survivors access housing, finances, and education.