Independent Domestic Violence Advisor — 12‑Month Field Role

Ad Warrior Ltd; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 24 days + birthday

Leave progression to 30 days after 5+?

Bank holidays

Job summary

North Devon Against Domestic Abuse is seeking an experienced Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to support victims across Devon County from the Chivenor base. The role involves multi-agency collaboration and risk assessment to keep clients and their families safe.

This fixed-term post (12 months) offers a negotiable 25–37 hour week at North Devon Outreach office/Chivenor, with 24 days leave plus birthday day and progression to 30 days with service, plus bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience working with domestic abuse survivors.
• Ability to assess risk and develop safety plans.
• Experience coordinating with multiple agencies.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with stakeholders to increase awareness and improve community response.
• Develop an SLA with base staff to ensure effective collaboration on the base.
• Build a caseload of clients needing support and strengthen links with DDAA services.
• Carry out risk assessments and regularly review risk to inform service delivery.
• Explain housing, financial, civil and criminal options to clients and support informed choices.
• Attend MARAC meetings and present risk-related reports.
• Create safety plans and long-term care plans to meet identified risks and needs.
• Support clients through criminal and civil justice processes and explain procedures and rights.
• Provide home security advice and, where appropriate, devices for staying safe.
• Coordinate with DDAA and wider system to keep client voice central.
• Maintain up-to-date records on an electronic case management system.
• Engage with supervision and management to manage vicarious trauma and training needs.
• Collaborate with team members and partner organizations to support recovery and empowerment courses.

Skills

Risk assessment

Multi-agency collaboration

Case management

Client empowerment

Tools

Electronic case management system

Job description

North Devon Against Domestic Abuse is seeking an experienced Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to support victims across Devon County from the Chivenor base. The role involves multi-agency collaboration and risk assessment to keep clients and their families safe.

This fixed-term post (12 months) offers a negotiable 25–37 hour week at North Devon Outreach office/Chivenor, with 24 days leave plus birthday day and progression to 30 days with service, plus bank holidays.