3 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

• The Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) will provide high‑quality, independent, and trauma‑informed support to victims and survivors of domestic abuse who are at risk of harm. The role focuses on improving safety, reducing risk, and empowering survivors through advocacy, intervention, and coordinated multi‑agency working.
  

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to victims of domestic abuse using a trauma‑informed approach
  
• Complete risk assessments and safety planning using recognised tools such as DASH
  
• Develop, implement, review, and update personalised support and intervention plans
  
• Support victims through criminal, civil, and family court processes, including applications for protective orders and special measures
  
• Facilitate access to safe accommodation, legal support, health services, and specialist community services
  
• Conduct proactive casework, including community and home visits and assertive outreach for high‑risk and complex cases
  
• Advocate on behalf of victims to reduce risk, safeguard wellbeing, and promote positive outcomes
  
• Ensure safeguarding responsibilities for adults and children are addressed promptly and in line with statutory procedures
  

Essential Experience Required

• Minimum of 2 years’ post‑qualification experience working with victims of domestic abuse
  
• Demonstrable experience of risk assessment, safety planning, and crisis intervention
  
• Experience working within multi‑agency safeguarding frameworks
  
• Experience of supporting victims through criminal, civil, and family justice processes
  

Essential Qualifications Required

• Level 3 Accredited IDVA Qualification (e.g. SafeLives IDVA or equivalent)
  
• Enhanced DBS clearance
  

Additional information to note

• Working hours: 36 hours per week
  
• 2 Bristol Avenue, Colindale, London, London, NW9 4EW, United Kingdom
  
• This is mainly an office role as it is face to face work. there is some flexibility but it will be service led.
  
• Enhanced DBS required.
  
• We work on Bi weekly payment schedule
  

The role closes on 9^th April, apply ASAP.