IDSVA

Role:                    Independent Domestic & Sexual Violence Advocate. 

Location:              Merseyside 

Hours:                  35 hours per week ( Monday - Friday 9-5)

Pay:                      £14 -£18 pounds an hour (dependent on pay status)

Contract:              Temp on going

A specialist domestic abuse service in Merseyside is seeking an experienced Independent Domestic & Sexual Violence Advocate (IDSVA) to support high-risk survivors of domestic and sexual abuse.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide trauma-informed advocacy and support to survivors
• Complete risk assessments and safety plans using MeRIT
• Support clients through criminal and civil court processes
• Represent clients at MARAC meetings
• Work closely with Police, Housing, Social Care, Health, and other partner agencies
• Maintain accurate case records and safeguarding standards

Essential Requirements: 

• Domestic and Sexual Abuse Training
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a domestic/sexual abuse support role
• Experience in advocacy, risk assessment, and safety planning
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and relevant legislation
• Excellent communication and case management skills
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Enhanced DBS required dated within the last 12 months or on the Update Service 
• Needs to be available immediately

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.

If this sounds of interest, please call Ellie on (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed)