Vacancy Detail

Role:            Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) – Male Victims Only

Location:      West Midlands

Contract:      Permanent

Salary:          £25,282.44 - £28,861.62 (dependent on qualifications and 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 male victims of domestic abuse and interpersonal violence.

The successful candidate will deliver crisis intervention, risk assessment, safety planning, and multi-agency support to help clients remain safe and empowered.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of high-risk male victims of domestic abuse
• Complete DASH risk assessments, safety plans, and support planning
• Provide one-to-one support, advocacy, and crisis intervention
• Support clients to understand the MARAC process and criminal justice options
• Work closely with safeguarding teams, MARAC, and partner agencies
• Facilitate group sessions and awareness work where required
• Prepare reports and attend multi-agency meetings
• 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: This position is open to both male and female candidates. Training will be provided.

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

If this sounds like it could be of interest to you, please call Ellie on 0121 281 2711 or email your CV to ellie@supporting-futures.com