LGBTQ+ Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

Supporting Futures Consulting Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive consulting agency is seeking an IDVA to provide trauma-informed advocacy for LGBT+ survivors. The role involves managing a caseload and collaborating with various agencies for support. Applicants should have experience in domestic abuse support and strong advocacy skills. This position offers a flexible working environment with a competitive rate.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse, ideally as an IDVA or equivalent.
• Commitment to inclusive, by and for services and understanding of LGBT+ survivors needs.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of LGBT+ survivors, providing trauma-informed support.
• Complete risk/needs assessments and case management.
• Advocate for clients within multi-agency settings.

Skills

Experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse

Strong advocacy skills

Knowledge of safeguarding and risk management

Familiarity with housing, legal and welfare systems

Education

SafeLives IDVA qualification

Tools

CRM Salesforce

Job description

Overview

Role: IDVA

Based: City of London - Talbot Court / Remote

Rate: £19 - £20ph umb

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Temp for 3 months

Hours: 35 hours per week - 3 days home, 1 day office, 1 day in the community

Important notice

This post is only available to applicants from the LGBTQ+ community as permitted under the Equality Act 2010 as a Genuine Occupational Requirement.

Synopsis of duties

• Hold a caseload of LGBT+ survivors, providing trauma-informed, person-centred advocacy and support.
• Complete risk/needs assessments, safety planning, and ongoing case management.
• Advocate on behalf of clients within safeguarding, MARAC, housing, health, criminal justice and other multi-agency settings.
• Maintain high-quality case recording, data monitoring and reporting using our CRM Salesforce.

Essential Requirements

• Experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse, ideally as an IDVA or equivalent.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and multi-agency working.
• Strong advocacy skills and familiarity with housing, legal and welfare systems.
• Commitment to inclusive, by and for services and understanding of LGBT+ survivors needs and barriers they may face.
• SafeLives IDVA qualification desirable but not essential.
• Enhanced Child and Adult DBS dated within the last 12 months or on the update service

Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency