Independent Sexual Domestic Violence Advocate

Belmont Recruitment; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate in Basingstoke to support individuals affected by domestic abuse. The ideal candidate will provide emotional support and advocacy to children and young people, work with families to strengthen relationships, and liaise with various agencies. This full-time permanent role requires a flexible approach, including on-call duties. Strong safeguarding knowledge and experience with vulnerable individuals are essential. Training and ongoing development will be provided.

Benefits

Training and supervision

Meaningful impact in community

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and adults at risk, ideally in safeguarding or family support services.
• Confidence in managing a caseload and building relationships with families.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse.
• Deliver safety planning, emotional support, and advocacy in community settings.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rota for crisis support.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable children and adults

Strong safeguarding knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Ability to deliver interventions

Job description

About the Role

Location : Hampshire

Hours : 37 hours per week (Monday–Thursday 9 : 30am–5 : 30pm, Friday 9 : 30am–5pm)

Contract : Permanent, Full Time

On-call : Yes (rota-based)

Belmont Recruitment is working in partnership with a respected domestic abuse charity to recruit an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) to support children, young people and adults affected by domestic abuse, both in the community and within refuge settings.

This is a trauma-informed outreach role focused on safeguarding, emotional recovery and breaking cycles of abuse. You will work directly with children, young people and their non-abusive parents, providing practical support, advocacy and safety planning, while working closely with statutory and voluntary partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group-based support to children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse
• Deliver safety planning, emotional support and advocacy within refuge and community settings
• Support parents to strengthen the parent–child relationship and promote recovery
• Work closely with schools to support attendance, transitions and emotional wellbeing
• Deliver workshops and age-appropriate activities focused on healthy relationships, emotions and wellbeing
• Liaise with Social Care, Police, Education, Health and voluntary agencies to ensure coordinated support
• Maintain accurate, confidential case records and contribute to service monitoring and evaluation
• Participate in a 24 / 7 on-call rota, providing out-of-hours crisis support and refuge admissions when required

About You

You will have experience supporting children, young people and adults who are vulnerable or at risk, ideally within domestic abuse, safeguarding or family support services. You will be confident working independently, managing a caseload and building trusting relationships with families and professionals.

Essential Requirements

• Experience working with children, young people and adults under stress or at risk
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and trauma-informed practice
• Ability to deliver 1 : 1 and group interventions
• Excellent communication and record-keeping skills
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car with business insurance
• Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends and on-call duties

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Why Apply?

• Work for a values-led organisation committed to empowering adults and children
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people
• Receive training, supervision and ongoing professional development

Join a supportive, specialist domestic abuse service

If you are interested in working with adults, children or young people in a domestic violence capacity and are based in the Hampshire area, please get in touch, as Belmont Recruitment may have a suitable role for you