Senior IDVA Advisor / Senior Independent Domestic Violence Advisor

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior IDVA Advisor to lead the transition of their IDVA Service. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with the Vulnerabilities Manager to ensure service users receive optimal support during a critical period of change. Your expertise in domestic abuse and safeguarding will be essential in managing high-risk cases and maintaining best practices. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in contract management while making a meaningful difference in the community. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in domestic abuse field to implement change.
• Ability to manage cases and ensure best practices.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate transition of IDVA Service and manage cases.
• Ensure service user experiences are not impacted.

Skills

Understanding of domestic abuse

Knowledge of Local Authorities' responses

GDPR compliance

Safeguarding experience

Partnership working

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Senior IDVA Advisor / Senior Independent Domestic Violence Advisor, London

Client: Richmond and Wandsworth Councils

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Construction

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 0ffeb81e951b

Job Views: 7

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description

About Us

Senior IDVA Advisor / Senior Independent Domestic Violence Advisor
£, - £, per annum
Fixed Term / Secondment (months)
Full Time
Richmond and Wandsworth

Do you have experience working in the domestic abuse field to implement change and ensure best practice? As a Senior IDVA Advisor, you will work closely with the Vulnerabilities Manager to facilitate the transition from one provider to another for the IDVA Service. You will gain experience in contract mobilization and management, challenging partners with the service user’s voice at the center of your work, ensuring optimal outcomes. Your support will be crucial during service transition and delivery, risk mitigation, and safeguarding investigations, potentially managing cases to ensure best practice.

About the role

Richmond and Wandsworth are recommissioning their IDVA Service, and during the transitional phase, you will ensure that service users’ experiences are not impacted. You will hold providers accountable, ensure best practice, and prevent safeguarding issues. This role offers an opportunity to develop skills in contract management. You will report to the Vulnerabilities Manager, oversee contract delivery and mobilization, and help establish networks for effective service delivery. When the new provider is in place, you will ensure the service starts effectively, managing cases with high risk or where service user safety may be impacted.

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Understanding of domestic abuse and safeguarding in line with national standards (SafeLives).
• Knowledge of Local Authorities' responses to domestic abuse.
• GDPR and handling sensitive information.
• Safeguarding experience related to domestic abuse.
• Experience working in partnership with stakeholders inside and outside the local authority.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships quickly.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, capable of prioritizing in a fast-changing environment.

Closing Date: 8th August
Shortlisting Date: 8th August
Interview Date: 9th September

If you are passionate, autonomous, detail-oriented, and unafraid of challenges, we encourage you to apply. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact us.