Male Independent Domestic Victim Advocate

Victim Support; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Male Independent Domestic Violence Advocate to join the Ashraya Project. This role provides crucial support and advocacy for male victims of domestic violence, ensuring their safety and access to necessary services while working in a hybrid capacity.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Generous Annual Leave

Birthday Leave

Pension Plan

Enhanced Allowances

Exclusive Discounts

Wellbeing Support

Career Development

Qualifications

• Experience in statutory or voluntary settings.
• Understanding of safeguarding issues.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Assess risks and needs using evidence-based checklists.
• Provide advocacy on legal, housing, health, and financial options.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records.

Skills

Knowledge of domestic abuse

Crisis management skills

Effective communication

Risk assessment competency

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29.06.2025

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Job Description:

Male Independent Domestic Victim Advocate

We are looking for a proactive and compassionate Male Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) to join the Ashraya Project supporting Male Victims & Survivors. This role is hybrid, working from home and our office in London as also involves regular travel throughout the area.

Please note that we are committed to provide support where victims can choose to be supported by someone of their own gender and so this post is open to male applicants only as being male is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

County/Borough Greater London Office location Victim Support, 3rd Floor, 5-7 Singer Street, London, EC2A 4BQ Full time/Part time Full time Hours per week 37.5 Work schedule Monday to Friday - Flexible dependent on service delivery and client need Basic Salary Qualified: FTE, Total £31,411.00 per annum - This includes £28,611.00 per annum plus £2,800 per annum London Weighting Allowance. Unqualified: FTE, Total £29,630.20 per annum - This includes £26,830.20 per annum plus £2,800 per annum London Weighting Allowance Allowances London Weighting Contract type Fixed Term DBS required? Enhanced End date (if fixed term) 31.03.26 Police vetting required? No Closing Date 24/07/2025 Ref No 6208 Documents

Male Independent Domestic Victim Advocate

We are looking for a proactive and compassionate Male Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) to join the Ashraya Project supporting Male Victims & Survivors. This role is hybrid, working from home and our office in London as also involves regular travel throughout the area.

Please note that we are committed to provide support where victims can choose to be supported by someone of their own gender and so this post is open to male applicants only as being male is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

County/Borough Greater London Office location Victim Support, 3rd Floor, 5-7 Singer Street, London, EC2A 4BQ Full time/Part time Full time Hours per week 37.5 Work schedule Monday to Friday - Flexible dependent on service delivery and client need Basic Salary Qualified: FTE, Total £31,411.00 per annum - This includes £28,611.00 per annum plus £2,800 per annum London Weighting Allowance. Unqualified: FTE, Total £29,630.20 per annum - This includes £26,830.20 per annum plus £2,800 per annum London Weighting Allowance Allowances London Weighting Contract type Fixed Term DBS required? Enhanced End date (if fixed term) 31.03.26 Police vetting required? No Closing Date 24/07/2025 Ref No 6208 Documents

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What we offer:

At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:

Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.

Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.

Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.

Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.

Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.

Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.

Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.

Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.

Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.

Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.

Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.

About the Role:

As a Male Independent Domestic Violence Advocate you will ensure that male survivors’ safety & housing needs are met. You will provide specialist support at the moment of crisis, providing advocacy & support to access safe accommodation ensuring the safety, security & dignity of service users & their children.

Key Responsibilities:

Assess risks and needs using evidence-based checklists.

Focus on high-risk cases with short to medium-term crisis intervention.

Assist high-risk victims in accessing safety services.

Deliver tailored support and information.

Understand legal frameworks for protecting children and vulnerable adults.

Provide advocacy on legal, housing, health, and financial options.

Empower clients to recognize domestic abuse dynamics.

Participate in Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC).

Work with a team to deliver respectful, dignified, and sensitive services.

Maintain accurate and confidential case records.

Comply with data protection laws and organizational policies.

Stay updated with procedures, policies, and professional codes.

About You:

Ideally, you will have knowledge about legal remedies for domestic abuse victims and have experience working with drug, alcohol, and mental health issues. An understanding benefits, housing, and homelessness would also be beneficial.

You will need:

Knowledge of domestic abuse and its impact on victims and children.

Awareness and understanding of the barriers men face when accessing support services.

To demonstrate proficiency in English, both verbally and in writing.

Experience in statutory, voluntary, or multi-agency settings.

Competency in risk and needs assessments.

An understanding of safeguarding issues.

Direct service delivery experience to victims or vulnerable people.

Ability to manage complex caseloads and prioritise work.

Strong crisis management skills.

Effective communication, negotiation, and advisory skills.

Commitment to equal opportunities and diversity.