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Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (Idva)

United Kingdom, Central Bedfordshire 27752.00 - 29583.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted July 03, 2026
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Victim Support is recruiting for an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to support predominately high risk victims of domestic abuse living in Central Bedfordshire. This is a full time role on a fixed term contract until 31/3/27. Hybrid working is available for this role.

Job Responsibility

  • Providing a high quality support and advocacy service to victims of domestic abuse
  • Managing a caseload
  • identifying and assessing risks and needs, providing a tailored crisis intervention service trough individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support
  • Working with other agencies and advocating on behalf of service users in order to help them access services to keep them safe
  • Working within a multi-agency framework consisting of partners as well as MARAC and other local partnerships to offer a coordinated response to domestic abuse
  • Promoting the service and raise awareness of domestic abuse through the delivery of training

Requirements

  • Experience of working in support and advocacy with victims of domestic abuse is advantageous
  • To be able to prioritise work and deal with competing or conflicting demands/needs and interests and promote organisation interests and values
  • To ideally hold a SafeLives IDVA accreditation, relevant degree, vocational qualification or relevant experience of delivering a service and working with domestic abuse victim's/service users in a statutory, voluntary or community work setting

Nice to have

  • SafeLives IDVA accreditation
  • relevant degree
  • vocational qualification or relevant experience of delivering a service and working with domestic abuse victims/service users in a statutory, voluntary or community work setting

What we offer

  • Flexible working options including hybrid working
  • 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
  • An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
  • Pension with 5% employer contribution
  • Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
  • High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
  • Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
  • Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
  • Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
  • Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
  • Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

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