Police Partnership IDVA

Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

Pension matched up to 6%

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Cycle to Work

Health Cash Plan

Hybrid Working (policy dependent)

Job summary

Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid in Birmingham, UK, seeks an IDVA to support West Midlands Police Call Centre and Domestic Abuse Desk, delivering trauma-informed guidance to officers working with women and children affected by domestic violence.

This permanent, full-time, on-site role offers strong benefits and scope for professional impact within a committed charity focused on ending domestic abuse.

Qualifications

• Experience influencing professional practice, including delivering training and awareness sessions.
• Experience carrying out needs and risk assessments supporting women experiencing abuse.
• Experience within safeguarding guidelines to protect children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist IDVA expertise within West Midlands Police Call Centre and Domestic Abuse Desk, guiding officers and staff.
• Support improvement of police practice through tailored guidance and professional support for women and children affected by DVA.

Skills

Influencing professional practice

Training and awareness sessions

Needs and risk assessments

Safeguarding guidelines

Monitoring and evaluation

Job description

Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid have for over 45 years supported women and children with services around domestic violence and abuse. Could you be a part of our team as we continue our mission to end domestic violence and abuse?

The region’s leading charity in tackling violence against women and girls, BSWA offers a helpline, webchat, drop in and community support as well as emergency accommodation in six refuges across the area.

Projects supports women in the criminal justice system, in healthcare settings, and throughout the community, offering support to women and children experiencing domestic violence. Alongside this, we also have staff offering training and consultancy to businesses and health and social care professionals alike, raising awareness on gender based violence issues.

We seek like-minded women to join our enthusiastic team of workers, all of us passionate about the vital and valuable work we do to support women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, and tackling the wider issues of violence against women and girls.

To provide specialist expertise on IDVA within West Midlands Police (WMP) Call Centre and Domestic Abuse Desk. This role will support the improvement of police practice by providing tailored guidance, advice, and professional support to officers and staff, strengthening their understanding of safe, trauma informed and appropriate interventions with women and children affected by DVA.

Experience Required-

• Of influencing professional practice, including delivering training and awareness sessions
• Of carrying out needs and risk assessments and support of women experiencing abuse
• Of working within safeguarding guidelines to protect and promote the well‑being of children and young people
• Of monitoring and evaluating projects

Benefits

• 31 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Up to 6% matched pension contribution
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance scheme while in employment (a lump sum of 4 times salary)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Health Cash Plan scheme available to all employees from day one
• Successful candidates may have the opportunity to work under hybrid working arrangements, subject to the role and to the terms of our Hybrid Working Policy

BSWA is a Disability Confident Employer. We want everyone to have equal chance at being considered for our jobs. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method, or you are experiencing another barrier to completing your application, please contact our recruitment team at: [e-mail].

These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010) and women only need apply.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is at 12 noon on Wednesday 4th November. Interviews will take place weeks commencing 16th and 23rd November.

Police Partnership IDVA

Company: Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid

Salary: from £31,537 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Birmingham, B5 7AA

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 9 Oct 2026

Closing date: 4 Nov 2026

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