Senior Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

Service Care Solutions - Social Work; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A social care agency in London seeks a Senior Independent Domestic Violence Advocate to manage the Duty IDVA service while supporting women facing domestic abuse. This part-time, hybrid role involves supervising staff, ensuring high-quality practice, and collaborating with partner agencies. Strong organisational and advocacy skills are essential. The role offers an hourly rate of £21-£24.

Benefits

£250 referral fee bonus

Qualifications

• Experience with complex and high-risk domestic abuse cases.
• Strong knowledge of related safeguarding legislation.
• Track record in supervising others.

Responsibilities

• Line manage and support Duty Workers.
• Coordinate duty rota and case allocations.
• Deliver direct support to women in crisis.

Skills

Experience supporting women experiencing domestic abuse

Knowledge of safeguarding practice

Supervising staff or volunteers

Risk assessment

Safety planning

Advocacy skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Job description

Senior Independent Domestic Violence Advocate
Location: Brent (Hybrid - up to 1 day working from home)
Hours: 21 hours per week, 10am-6pm (Potential to increase)
Salary: £21 - £24 p/h Ltd
Contract: Temporary, Part-Time
Service: Violence Against Women and Girls

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior IDVA to join our Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) service in Brent. This is a part-time role where you will combine overseeing the Duty IDVA service with managing a reduced caseload. You will:

• Line manage and support Duty Workers
• Coordinate the duty rota and allocation of cases
• Provide guidance, supervision, and ensure high-quality practice
• Assist the Service Manager with data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Deliver direct support to women through assessments, safety planning, crisis intervention, and advocacy
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies across three boroughs

This is a vital role for someone who can remain calm under pressure, manage sensitive information, and ensure the voices of survivors are at the heart of everything we do.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Experience supporting women experiencing domestic abuse, including complex and high-risk cases
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding practice, procedures, and legislation
• Proven experience supervising staff or volunteers
• Excellent risk assessment, safety planning, and advocacy skills
• Ability to work effectively with multi-agency partners
• Strong organisational, communication, and IT skills

If you are interested in applying, please contact Oliver Jefferson on or send your CV to .uk
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