Independent Domestic Violence Advisor

4Recruitment Services; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

4Recruitment Services is looking for an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to support survivors of intimate partner violence in Manchester. The advisor will assess risks, conduct safety planning, and provide advocacy, collaborating across multiple agencies to ensure the safety of vulnerable adults and children.

Benefits

24-hour specialist support from a local consultant

4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme

Dedicated payroll support for full benefits

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a similar role.
• Experience working with survivors of domestic abuse.
• Willingness to attend CAADA training.

Responsibilities

• Initial contact with citizens and risk assessment.
• Crisis intervention and safety planning.
• Advocacy and reporting options at MARAC.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Safety planning

Advocacy

Collaboration

Education

IDVA qualification

CAADA training

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

4Recruitment Services are seeking an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) for our client based in Manchester.

The IDVA service provides professional advice, information, and support to survivors of intimate partner violence living in the community. The focus is on improving safety for survivors and their children through thorough risk assessment and management, often within a multi-agency risk management strategy or MARAC process.

The service is based within the Adults Safeguarding Team, ensuring safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children through referral and multi-agency collaboration.

Advisors will work in various ways, including face-to-face, via telephone, or other communication methods. They will carry a caseload and provide duty advice as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Initial contact with citizens, risk assessment, safety planning based on DASH RIC, safeguarding actions, and onward referrals/signposting.
• Crisis intervention and safety planning, including housing, refuge options, legal remedies, and target hardening.
• Advocacy, reporting options, and representation at MARAC as required.
• Ensuring robust pathways are in place internally and externally, including collaboration with IDVA teams, statutory services, community outreach, SARC, ISVA, and other specialist services.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Recent experience in a similar role.
• Experience working with survivors of domestic abuse, supporting victims through MARAC, criminal justice, civil remedies, and reducing repeat victimisation and homelessness.
• An IDVA qualification is preferable.
• Completion of CAADA training or willingness to attend.
• Enhanced DBS check.

What we offer:

• 24-hour specialist support from a local consultant.
• 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme.
• Dedicated payroll support for full benefits.

Recruitment adheres to safe practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

For more details or to discuss other vacancies, contact our team at (phone number removed) or email (url removed).