Independent Domestic Violence Advisor

Clarion Housing Group; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization dedicated to supporting victims of domestic abuse as an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor. You'll provide essential services to those at high risk, ensuring their safety and well-being through comprehensive support and advocacy. This role requires compassion, resourcefulness, and a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding domestic abuse. With a fixed-term contract until March 2026, you'll be part of a team making a real difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is essential.
• Knowledge of civil and criminal justice remedies for victims.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline service to domestic abuse victims.
• Assess risks and needs of clients.
• Advocate for clients' well-being.

Skills

Understanding of domestic abuse

Client advocacy

Risk assessment

Education

IDVA qualification

Job description

Salary: £26,609 - £34,140 per annum pro rata – dependent on experience and IDVA qualification

Location: Sittingbourne, Kent

Hours: 36 per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 31/03/2026

Do you want to make a difference to another person’s life?

We have an exciting opportunity for two compassionate and motivated people to join our team in North and South Kent on a fixed-term basis. In a nutshell, you’ll provide a high-quality frontline service to people at the highest risk of domestic abuse using a client-centred personalised approach.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for identifying and assessing the risks and needs of domestic abuse victims using an evidence-based risk identification checklist, which will enable a dynamic and personal safety plan to meet the individual needs of a client and their family.

You’ll advise clients on civil and criminal remedies and their housing rights. You’ll support clients through the MARAC process, working closely with the police and other agencies to advocate for your clients’ overall well-being.

To be successful in this role, you must have a good understanding of domestic abuse, including the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their children, with previous experience in a similar role. Formal qualifications such as IDVA or a willingness to undertake IDVA training are essential.

You’ll have comprehensive experience of delivering effective case work, risk and needs assessment and safety and support planning. It’s vital you have both practical and procedural knowledge of civil and criminal justice remedies for victims of domestic abuse and their children.

If you are motivated, resourceful and passionate about empowering victims of domestic abuse, pleaseapplynow to join us and contribute to our valuable work and wider services, delivering hope and support to survivors of domestic violence and abuse.

As you can imagine, the full job description includes lots more detail, so please check it out before applying – Independent Domestic Violence Advisor.

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Closing Date: Thursday 29th May 2025 at midnight

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 10th June 2025.

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You must have the ability to travel across North and South Kent and will be expected to attend meetings, meet clients, attend MARAC, One Stop Shops and work from other offices such as the police station and social services offices.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Adult and Child Criminal Record Check Clearance.

You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.

This vacancy may close without notice.