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Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA)
Coventry | Full-Time | 37.5 Hours per Week
Salary:
Location: Coventry
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, including some weekend work and participation in an out-of-hours rota

Make a Difference to the Lives of Survivors of Domestic Abuse
Are you passionate about supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse? Do you have the skills, experience, and commitment to help individuals experiencing high-risk situations rebuild their lives safely and confidently?
We are seeking a dedicated Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) to join a specialist support service in Coventry. This is an opportunity to work directly with survivors of domestic abuse, providing advocacy, crisis intervention, risk management, and practical support within a multi-agency framework.
Working alongside police, safeguarding teams, housing providers, health services, and other partner organisations, you will play a vital role in helping survivors navigate complex situations and access the support they need.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of high-risk domestic abuse cases, delivering person-centred support and advocacy.
• Conduct comprehensive risk and needs assessments and develop robust safety plans.
• Represent and advocate for survivors at Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC) and other safeguarding forums.
• Support service users through criminal and civil justice processes.
• Work collaboratively with statutory, voluntary, and community organisations to achieve positive outcomes.
• Provide practical assistance relating to housing, benefits, health services, legal matters, and other support needs.
• Maintain accurate case records, reports, and monitoring information.
• Deliver outreach support across community locations and partner settings.
• Contribute to awareness-raising activities, workshops, and training sessions.
• Ensure all work is delivered in line with safeguarding, confidentiality, GDPR, and health and safety requirements.

About You
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
Essential Experience

• IDVA qualification (or working towards one) and/or substantial relevant experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse.
• At least three years' experience working within domestic abuse, social care, welfare, safeguarding, or a related field.
• Experience supporting vulnerable adults and children.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and safety planning.
• Experience working within multi-agency environments.
• Experience delivering advocacy, advice, and support services.

Essential Skills

• Excellent communication, advocacy, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong report writing and record-keeping abilities.
• Ability to manage a complex and demanding caseload.
• Sound IT and administrative skills.
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions under pressure.
• Strong understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding principles.

Knowledge

• Understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on individuals, families, and communities.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and best practice.
• Understanding of risk management and victim safety planning.
• Awareness of criminal and civil justice processes relating to domestic abuse.
• Understanding of equality, diversity, inclusion, and anti-discriminatory practice.

Additional Requirements

• Enhanced DBS check.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• Flexibility to participate in an out-of-hours rota and occasional weekend working.

What We Offer

• Meaningful and rewarding work supporting survivors of domestic abuse.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and experienced team environment.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with a wide range of partner agencies.
• The chance to make a genuine impact within the local community.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful.

If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a "Refer A Friend" bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed!

Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group.

The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates.

The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.