Senior IDVA Lead: Safeguarding & Multi-Agency Support

IDAS (Independent Domestic Abuse Service); Sheffield; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training and development

Competitive salary: £34,811

26 days annual leave plus bank hols (p

Contributory pension scheme

Employer-paid health cash plan

Access to national discount schemes

Job summary

IDAS (Independent Domestic Abuse Service) in Sheffield is seeking a dedicated professional to lead and oversee IDVA casework, provide day-to-day support to a small IDVA team, and ensure safeguarding and service delivery in line with organisational policies. You will liaise with police, housing, and health professionals, represent IDAS at MARAC and multi-agency meetings, and deliver group programmes while championing inclusion.

This fixed-term role offers training and a competitive salary.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day case management support and guidance to a small team of IDVAs.
• Providing specialist IDVA casework support to people affected by domestic abuse who are at risk of losing their accommodation, at risk of homelessness, and who have substance use needs.
• Oversee case allocation, staff rotas, and performance management.
• Ensure safeguarding concerns are addressed and services are delivered in line with IDAS policies.
• Liaise with external agencies including police, legal services, housing, and health professionals.
• Represent IDAS at MARAC, case conferences, and multi-agency meetings.
• Deliver and oversee group programmes for clients.
• Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion by ensuring services are accessible and responsive to the needs of all communities, including those who are underrepresented or marginalised.

Job description

IDAS (Independent Domestic Abuse Service) in Sheffield is seeking a dedicated professional to lead and oversee IDVA casework, provide day-to-day support to a small IDVA team, and ensure safeguarding and service delivery in line with organisational policies. You will liaise with police, housing, and health professionals, represent IDAS at MARAC and multi-agency meetings, and deliver group programmes while championing inclusion.

This fixed-term role offers training and a competitive salary.