Independent Domestic Violence Advisor

Victim Support; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Options

Generous Annual Leave

Birthday Leave

Pension Plan

Enhanced Allowances

Exclusive Discounts

Financial Wellbeing

Wellbeing Support

Inclusive Networks

Sustainable Travel

Career Development

Job summary

Victim Support in London is seeking an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate to join the DRIVE team. The role is 37.5 hours per week, in a hybrid working model with some time at the Singer Street office and remote work as needed.

The post is a fixed-term contract ending 31/03/2027, with a salary in the London weighting range and annual leave plus benefits. You will provide frontline support to victims of domestic and sexual abuse, working within a multi‑agency framework.

Qualifications

• You may be a qualified IDVA or a Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker; applications from other fields are welcome if you can demonstrate knowledge of domestic and sexual violence.
• Experience in a multi‑agency environment and ability to work in a hybrid model of face‑to‑face and virtual support.

Responsibilities

• Implement effective ways of working with victims and supporters to increase safety and reduce harm.
• Provide a high‑quality, front‑line service to victims of domestic and sexual abuse prioritised by risk.
• Work within MARAC and local partnership responses to keep safety central to services.
• Communicate clearly, negotiate and advocate with a range of agencies; uphold equal opportunities and diversity.

Job description

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We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor to join the DRIVE team in London, working 37.5 hours a week.

If yes, then we’d love to hear from you…

Area of Business

Operations

Number of Vacancies

1

Location or Function

London

Full time/Part time

Full time

Hours per week

37.50

Work schedule

Monday to Friday 9-5pm

Basic Salary

Qualified Total- £32,383.00 per annum (FTE £29,583.00 per annum plus £2,800 per annum London Weighting Allowance) Unqualified Total- £30,552 per annum (FTE £27,752.00 per annum plus £2,800 per annum London Weighting Allowance)

Allowances

London Weighting

Contract type

Fixed Term

DBS required?

Enhanced

End date (if fixed term)

31/03/2027

Police vetting required?

No

Closing Date

18/09/2026

Ref No

6922

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
• Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
• Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday
• Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
• Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
• Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
• Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
• Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
• Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
• Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
• Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.

About the Role:

You may be a qualified IDVA or a Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker wanting to work alongside professionals in a multi‑agency environment, although we will consider applicants from other fields providing you are able to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of both domestic and sexual violence.

This role involves both face to face and virtual support in a hybrid model of working. There is an expectation that you will do a mixture of working from home, our office in Singer Street.

As a DRIVE Independent Domestic Violence Advocate you will:

• Implement effective ways of working with victims and those supporting them to increase safety and reduce harm.
• Provide a high‑quality, front‑line service to victims of domestic and sexual abuse, delivering a premium service prioritised according to risk, primarily focusing on victim/survivors aged 16+
• Work within a multi‑agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic and sexual abuse to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic and sexual abuse.
• Have excellent communication skills, a proactive approach and the confidence to be able to influence the way in which this service is delivered are key.

You will need to:

• Have a knowledge of help‑seeking barriers and support needs of victims of domestic and sexual abuse (in heterosexual or same‑sex relationships).
• Have a good understanding of domestic and sexual abuse including the impact of abuse on victims and their children.
• Understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic and sexual abuse and their children.
• Understand safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues.
• Experience of direct service delivery to victims of domestic and sexual abuse or other vulnerable people.
• Have strong communication, negotiation and advocacy skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals. Understand and be committed to equal opportunities and diversity issues in policy and practice.
• Have a strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

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