Impactful IDVA: Trauma‑Informed Survivor Support Lead

Premier; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont Recruitment is seeking an experienced Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) for a contracted 2-3 month period in Waltham Forest. The role focuses on empowering survivors, safety planning, and linking to housing, criminal justice, and employment support.

You will handle high-risk caseloads with trauma-informed care. The post requires IDVA or DAPA qualification or equivalent experience, strong risk assessment skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse or violence.
• Trauma-informed approach and ability to conduct risk assessments.

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 high-risk survivors with trauma-informed support.

Skills

Empathy

Risk assessment

Crisis management

Communication

Education

IDVA/DAPA qualification

Job description

Belmont Recruitment is seeking an experienced Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) for a contracted 2-3 month period in Waltham Forest. The role focuses on empowering survivors, safety planning, and linking to housing, criminal justice, and employment support.

You will handle high-risk caseloads with trauma-informed care. The post requires IDVA or DAPA qualification or equivalent experience, strong risk assessment skills, and excellent communication.