Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA) Leeds GATE

Doing Good Leeds; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Doing Good Leeds seeks a specialist domestic abuse support worker to serve Gypsy and Traveller communities across West Yorkshire. You will independently manage a caseload, assess risk, support safety and recovery, and coordinate wider support within multi‑agency processes.

You will contribute specialist knowledge to Leeds GATE teams and help strengthen culturally appropriate responses with partner services.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist, culturally informed and trauma-informed domestic abuse support to Gypsy and Traveller community members.
• Independently manage a caseload, assess risk, support safety and recovery, and coordinate wider support.
• Advocate within multi-agency processes and strengthen culturally appropriate responses with partner services.

Job description

To provide specialist, culturally informed and trauma-informed support to Gypsy and Traveller community members experiencing domestic abuse across West Yorkshire. The role independently manages a caseload, assesses and responds to risk, supports safety and recovery, coordinates wider support and advocates for members within relevant services and multi-agency processes. The role also contributes specialist domestic abuse knowledge to Leeds GATE teams and helps strengthen culturally appropriate responses with partner services.

This is a 12-month contract.