Trauma-Informed Domestic Abuse Advocate

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bradford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave

5% employer pension contribution

Learning and Development programme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Death-in-service benefit of threetimes

£500 refer-a-friend bonus

Two hours monthly wellbeing time and a

Mindfulness programme

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

The Bridge Project in Bradford seeks a Domestic Abuse Specialist/IDVA to provide survivor-centered advocacy, safety planning and risk management for high-risk cases. The role works with Drive Case Managers and statutory partners to place the victim’s safety and voice at the centre of service decisions.

Candidates should be qualified IDVAs or able to meet SCP 18 non-qualified routes, with relevant experience in domestic abuse work.

Qualifications

• Qualified IDVA or SCP 18 route is required.
• Experience in domestic abuse work is essential.
• Ability to work with risk and safeguarding partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advocacy for victims and survivors in Drive cases.
• Carry out safety planning and risk management.
• Maintain victim voice, safety and wellbeing in decisions.
• Collaborate with Drive Case Managers and statutory partners.
• Maintain professional independence with focus on safety and empowerment.
• Contribute to collective risk management and multi-agency responses.
• Work within a trauma-informed, strengths-based framework.

Skills

Assessment skills

Engagement skills

Safety planning

Communication skills

Trauma-informed approach

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Qualified IDVA, or SCP 18 non-qualified route

Job description

The Bridge Project in Bradford seeks a Domestic Abuse Specialist/IDVA to provide survivor-centered advocacy, safety planning and risk management for high-risk cases. The role works with Drive Case Managers and statutory partners to place the victim’s safety and voice at the centre of service decisions.

Candidates should be qualified IDVAs or able to meet SCP 18 non-qualified routes, with relevant experience in domestic abuse work.