Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)

Wirral Jobs; Burton upon Trent; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in the UK is seeking Independent Domestic Violence Advisors to support victims of domestic abuse. You will provide proactive services, conduct risk assessments, and advocate for victim survivors among multiple agencies. A good understanding of domestic abuse dynamics, excellent communication skills, and empathy are essential. This position offers flexible working arrangements and regular travel may be required.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous leave package

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Qualifications

• Good understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse.
• Experience of working with victims is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills along with empathy.
• Ability to prioritize and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide a pro-active service to victims of domestic abuse.
• Complete risk assessments and safety plans.
• Advocate for victim survivors with multiple agencies.

Skills

Understanding of domestic abuse dynamics

Experience working with victims

Excellent communication skills

Empathy

Organizational skills

Education

IDVA accreditation or willingness to work towards one

Job description

There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. Weve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey then this could be the perfect job for you.

We have an opportunity for 2 Independent Domestic Violence Advisors to join the Domestic Abuse Hub on a 6-month fixed-term basis.

About the role

The role of IDVA involves providing a pro‑active service to all victim survivors of domestic abuse who have been assessed as high‑risk of further harm.

The role includes assessing risk and delivering an individualised service which aims to address the safety needs of victim survivors and any children and / or dependants.

The IDVA will advocate on behalf of the victim survivor ensuring that they remain at the centre of all that we do providing advice and support from the point of crisis and referring on to relevant agencies once the risk has reduced.

The IDVA aims to support clients to improve their safety to support their recovery and to achieve long term safety and reduce repeat victimisation.

The IDVA will advocate on behalf of the victim / survivor with multiple agencies ensuring their risk is central to support safety planning.

As an IDVA you will be

• working with victims at high risk of serious harm through domestic abuse supporting them to keep themselves safe understand their rights and options and support them through the Criminal Justice process.
• completing risk assessments and safety plans
• working with partner agencies to develop multi‑agency plans to support victims effectively

You will need

• a good understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse
• preferably experience of working with victims
• an IDVA accreditation or willingness to work towards one
• excellent communication skills as well as empathy
• good levels of organisation and the ability to prioritise and work under pressure

This role is based in Wirral. This role involves regular travel and due to the location a driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred. Hybrid working is available.

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

If you have any questions please contact

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We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate immediate life cover and ill‑health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach hybrid working family‑friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.

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How to apply

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Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

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Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1