Trauma-Informed IDVA: Help High-Risk Domestic Abuse Survivors

AWD online; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Group supervision with counsellor

25 days annual leave

Leave buy-back scheme

TOIL

5% employer pension

Job summary

AWD Online is seeking an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to support people at high risk of domestic abuse across the Black Country. The role involves risk assessment, safety planning, advocacy across multi-agency networks, and court and housing/welfare guidance.

You'll manage casework, coordinate tailored support with partner agencies, and provide one-to-one and group support to empower clients.

Qualifications

• IDVA qualification or direct experience in domestic or sexual violence.
• Health and social care Level 3 qualification or training.
• Experience supporting vulnerable adults and safeguarding.
• Experience managing complex casework, risk and needs assessments.
• Advocacy in multi-agency settings and reporting for MARAC.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act: female.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs, prioritise high-risk cases and develop tailored safety plans.
• Provide person-centred support, advice and advocacy across agencies.
• Take referrals, assess information and connect clients to services.
• Represent service users at safeguarding meetings and MARAC forums.
• Prepare reports for MARAC and other safeguarding forums.
• Support clients through court processes and housing/welfare options.
• Provide one-to-one and group support to empower clients.
• Escalate safeguarding concerns and maintain case records.

Skills

IDVA experience

Risk assessment

Advocacy

Multi-agency collaboration

Digital skills

Education

Health and social care Level 3

Job description

AWD Online is seeking an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to support people at high risk of domestic abuse across the Black Country. The role involves risk assessment, safety planning, advocacy across multi-agency networks, and court and housing/welfare guidance.

You'll manage casework, coordinate tailored support with partner agencies, and provide one-to-one and group support to empower clients.