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Regional Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)

Role:            Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) 

Location:     Sandwell, Walsall or Dudley 

Contract:     Permanent 

Salary:         £25,282 - £28,861 (dependent on experience)

Hours:         Monday - Friday 9am-5pm ( 37.5 hours)

A specialist support organisation is seeking an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to provide frontline support and advocacy to high-risk victims and survivors of domestic abuse.

The successful candidate will deliver crisis intervention, safety planning, and multi-agency support to help victims and their children remain safe and empowered.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a caseload of high-risk domestic abuse cases
  • Complete risk and needs assessments and develop safety plans
  • Provide one-to-one support, advocacy, and crisis intervention
  • Support clients through criminal and civil court processes
  • Work closely with safeguarding teams, MARAC, and partner agencies
  • Prepare reports and attend multi-agency meetings
  • Facilitate support sessions and awareness work where required
  • Maintain accurate and confidential case records

Requirements

  • IDVA qualification and/or experience within domestic abuse services
  • Experience supporting vulnerable adults and children
  • Strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, and trauma-informed practice
  • Excellent communication, advocacy, and caseload management skills
  • Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
  • Enhanced DBS check required

Please note: Due to the nature of the role, this post is open to female applicants only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.

 


Location: West Midlands | Salary: £25282 - £28861 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 27/07/2026

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