Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (LGBTQ+)

Contract: 3 months, full-time

Location: Remote/hybrid with some office presence in London

Salary: £32,000 per annum

Please note: This post is only available to applicants from the LGBTQ+ community, as permitted under the Equality Act 2010 as a Genuine Occupational Requirement.

We are seeking two skilled and committed Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVAs) to provide short-term, specialist support to LGBTQ+ survivors of domestic abuse. These are three-month, full-time temporary positions, designed to deliver impactful, trauma-informed advocacy for individuals at high and medium risk of harm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide independent, person-centred, and trauma-informed advocacy and support to LGBTQ+ survivors of domestic abuse.
• Hold a caseload and deliver short-term interventions tailored to client needs.
• Conduct risk and needs assessments, safety planning, and ongoing case management.
• Advocate on behalf of clients in multi-agency settings, including safeguarding, MARAC, housing, health, and criminal justice systems.
• Maintain accurate records and monitor data using Salesforce (CRM).
• Undertake community visits and client engagement as required.
• Handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrable experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and multi-agency working.
• Familiarity with different forms of domestic abuse and relevant legal frameworks.
• Knowledge of housing, welfare, and criminal justice systems.
• Experience working with adults aged 25 and over, with an understanding of child safeguarding concerns (e.g., children witnessing abuse).
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload effectively.
• Comfortable working with sensitive information and adhering to data protection protocols.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by providing inclusive and high-quality support to LGBTQ+ survivors of domestic violence.

If this is something of interest to you, apply today!