Job Description:

Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) - Female Only

Location: Coventry
Salary: £28,276 - £29,776 DOE
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours, Mon-Fri + rota)

About the Role

We are recruiting an IDVA to support individuals experiencing domestic abuse, honour-based abuse, and related risks. You'll manage a caseload, carry out risk assessments, create safety plans, and provide advocacy through multi-agency working (including MARAC).

Key Duties

• Manage high/medium risk cases (80-100 annually)
• Conduct risk assessments and safety planning
• Provide crisis support and ongoing advocacy
• Work with police, housing, and support services
• Attend MARAC and multi-agency meetings
• Maintain accurate case records

Requirements

• Experience supporting domestic abuse survivors or vulnerable groups
• Strong safeguarding knowledge
• Experience in risk assessment and case management
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• Fluent in English and at least one BAME/community language

Desirable: IDVA qualification, MARAC experience

Additional Info

• Strong understanding of BAME/migrant community barriers is essential
• Driving licence desirable
• Enhanced DBS required

Female applicants only (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9).