Independent Domestic Violence Advocate Job at Victim Support (London)

Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

We are looking for resilient and dedicated people to join our new specialist hig...

Location

United Kingdom , Boscombe

Salary:

27752.00 - 29583.00 GBP / Year

Victim Support

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A strong understanding of domestic abuse and violence and the impact this has on victims
Experience of working with victims of crime (preferably domestic abuse) including completing risk assessments and safety planning
Experience of managing a caseload and keeping clear case management records
Experience of adapting communication styles to be able to effectively communicate
An understanding of trauma informed practice and how to implement this within your work
A through understanding of the criminal justice system and the Victim's Code
An understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and other legal requirements
Good IT skills including experience with working within bespoke case management systems and using Microsoft Office Packages
Organised and methodical approach to work with the ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload
Ideally, you will hold an approved and accredited IDVA qualification (or you must be willing to work towards one)

Job Responsibility

Provide appropriate non-therapeutic support to victims of domestic abuse via their preferred contact method
Undertake needs and risk assessments to develop tailored individual safety and support plans to address the specific needs of the victim
Use a bespoke case management system to maintain accurate and confidential record keeping and contribute to the collection of outcomes
Liaise with the police, social services, CPS, and other agencies on the client's behalf, with the client's consent maintaining confidentiality
Provide information to victims to enable them to make informed choices about their future options
Ensuring that the voices, needs, rights and legal entitlements of older people are heard and understood by all individuals and organisations

What we offer

Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working
Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave
Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday
Welcome Bonus: £500 on successful completion of probation period
Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution
Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments
Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts
Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance
Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes

Fulltime

Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (Duty & Triage)

Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist orga...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

17631.00 - 18402.60 GBP / Year

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience supporting individuals affected by domestic and/or sexual violence
Ability to assess and manage risk and follow effective case management processes for a diverse and vulnerable client group
Good understanding of housing, welfare, and policy related to domestic and sexual violence
Strong administrative and time‑management skills, including confident use of Excel
Ability to manage a busy caseload
Clear understanding of the causes and impacts of domestic and sexual abuse
Flexibility in approach
Commitment to the values of Solace Women’s Aid

Job Responsibility

Act as a first point of contact for incoming referrals to Tower Hamlets SASS
Triage referrals into the Tower Hamlets SASS team, responding to professionals and members of the public
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with external agencies
Risk and needs assess and safety plan with survivors of domestic abuse

What we offer

Flexible working
Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
Generous holiday entitlement
Employer pension contribution
Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
Access to Inclusion Networks
Daily clinical debriefing
Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
Flow & Restore yoga classes

Parttime

Independent Domestic Violence Advocate- Hospital

We are looking for a proactive and compassionate Hospital Independent Domestic V...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

30552.00 - 32383.00 GBP / Year

Victim Support

Expiration Date

June 05, 2026

Requirements

Strong understanding of domestic abuse and its impact
Demonstrate proficiency in English, both verbally and in writing
Experience in statutory, voluntary, or multi-agency settings
Competency in risk and needs assessment frameworks
Understanding of safeguarding issues
Direct service delivery experience to victims or vulnerable people
Ability to manage complex caseloads and prioritize work
Strong crisis management skills
Effective communication, negotiation, and advisory skills
Commitment to equal opportunities and diversity

Job Responsibility

Assess risks and needs using evidence-based checklists
Focus on high-risk cases with short to medium-term crisis intervention
Assist high-risk victims in accessing safety services
Deliver tailored support and information
Understand legal frameworks for protecting children and vulnerable adults
Provide advocacy on legal, housing, health, and financial options
Empower clients to recognize domestic abuse dynamics
Participate in Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC)
Work with a team to deliver respectful, dignified, and sensitive services
Maintain accurate and confidential case records

What we offer

Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working
Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave
Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday
Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution
Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments
Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts
Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance
Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans

Fulltime

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Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

As an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate you will: Implement effective ways ...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

30552.00 - 31383.00 GBP / Year

Victim Support

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

knowledge of help-seeking barriers and support needs of victims of domestic abuse (in heterosexual or same-sex relationships)
a good understanding of domestic abuse including the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their children
to understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic abuse and their children
an understanding of safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues
experience of direct service delivery to victims of domestic abuse or other vulnerable people
strong communication, negotiation and advocacy skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals
understand and be committed to equal opportunities and diversity issues in policy and practice
strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations

Job Responsibility

Implement effective ways of working with victims and those supporting them to increase safety and reduce harm
Provide a high-quality, front-line service to victims of domestic abuse, delivering a premium service prioritised according to risk, primarily focusing on victim/survivors aged 16+
Work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic abuse

What we offer

Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working
Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave
Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday
Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution
Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments
Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts
Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance
Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans

Fulltime

Chinese Advocate Case Manager

ATASK is in search of a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as ...

Location

United States , Boston

Salary:

50000.00 USD / Year

Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Required native proficiency (writing, reading and speaking) in Mandarin (Cantonese a plus), and professional fluency in English
At least two years of prior advocacy/case management experience, including experience in co-case management and working in a service delivery team
Experience providing services to Limited English Proficiency (LEP) individuals from diverse backgrounds required
Experience with domestic violence, sexual assault, trauma, and/or crisis work preferred
Knowledge of health care, legal, education, work force development, mental health, and child systems preferred
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong documentation and communication skills
Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
Be able to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities, including the stress of juggling daily tasks, ongoing projects, and crisis support of survivors as it comes up
Have a passion for social justice and change
Be able to work independently and part of a team

Job Responsibility

Provide culturally competent, trauma informed services to survivors of domestic violence
Provide direct services to clients: including safety planning, crisis intervention, risk assessment, case management, and advocacy
Conduct intake, assessment, and goal planning with clients
Assist with and/or accompany clients (and their children) to appointments, meetings and referrals
Provide service and supportive counseling in a client’s native language where needed
Collaborate with internal and external multidisciplinary teams on domestic violence cases
Make referrals, network, and directly advocate with other agencies to assist clients in achieving safety and stabilization goals and seek-out funds needed to stabilize and assist clients
Answer hotline calls: ascertain caller’s needs
and provide supportive listening, crisis intervention, safety planning, information about domestic violence, resources and inter-agency and external referrals
Maintain current and accurate records of services and data

What we offer

Health, vision, and dental insurance
Life and long-term disability insurance
401(k)
Corporate T-Pass program
Paid Time Off, including vacation, sick time, personal days, and 15 holidays
Variety of Wellness Programs during the year, including Summer Fridays which include approximately 40 hours of wellness hours
Hybrid work model
ATASK encourages and strongly supports ongoing training and professional development opportunities for all staff

Fulltime

Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate. Y...

Location

United Kingdom , Stoke-on-Trent

Salary:

27552.00 - 29583.00 GBP / Year

Victim Support

Expiration Date

June 05, 2026

Requirements

Experience of safeguarding, working with complex needs and completing risk management and safety planning is desirable
An excellent understanding of the issues effecting the communities you support including an understanding of the barriers to accessing support.

Job Responsibility

Provide a pro-active, high quality, frontline service to victims of domestic violence and abuse aged 18 and above
Make initial contact with victims of crime, explaining our services and assessing the impact of crime, or receive referrals from colleagues
Carry out on-going risk assessment, individual safety planning & offer advocacy and practical support
Make proactive contact, providing high quality advocacy & support in line with service user needs
Attend relevant meetings & forums providing feedback to the wider team
Build relationships with local organisations to raise the profile of the service.

What we offer

Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working
Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave
Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday
Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution
Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments
Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts
Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance
Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans

Fulltime

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Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (Youth Crisis)

You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedicati...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

30671.00 - 33438.00 GBP / Year

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience supporting young people who are survivors of domestic abuse, sexual abuse or other forms of gender-based violence
ability to quickly build trust, assess risk and need, and develop effective safety plans
excellent communication skills
solid understanding of safeguarding for young people and vulnerable adults
good knowledge of VAWG legislation and interventions

Job Responsibility

Deliver high-quality, person-centred, strength-based and trauma-informed advocacy and casework to survivors of abuse
develop robust safety plans
work in close partnership with statutory and local agencies
build strong collaborative relationships with hospital staff
design and deliver training to hospital staff
respond to safeguarding concerns
represent cases at MARAC

What we offer

Flexible working
Focus on learning and development
Generous holiday entitlement
Employer pension contribution
Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
Access to Inclusion Networks
Daily clinical debriefing
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Benefits Platform
Flow & Restore yoga classes

Fulltime

Refuge Manager

A long-established women's charity with over 45 years of service is seeking a Re...

Location

United Kingdom , Leicester

Salary:

30868.00 GBP / Year

Brook-St Hiredonline

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Managerial qualification (essential)
Senior on-call experience (essential)
Experience within domestic abuse services (strongly preferred)
Ability to speak at least one BME language (required)
Strong cultural awareness and understanding of diverse communities
Ability to lead, support, and develop staff in a specialist women's refuge environment
Excellent communication, safeguarding, and crisis-management skills

Job Responsibility

Managing a small team of 3-4 staff (both full-time and part-time)
Overseeing the work of the IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advocate)
Managing 4 refuge houses offering 18 bed spaces
Ensuring safe, high-quality support within refuge accommodation
Leading safeguarding, risk management, and crisis intervention
Supporting residents to access appropriate services and rebuild independence
Attending occasional weekend events such as International Women's Day and community activities

What we offer

28 days annual leave + excellent benefits + clinical supervision

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