Cultural Specialist IDVA

Role: IDVA Cultural Specialist

Location: Remote, with one day per month in the Essex office

Salary: Approx. £28,000 (awaiting confirmation)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 per week, remote

Our client, a specialist domestic abuse charity, is seeking a Cultural Specialist IDVA to support survivors at high risk of harm from intimate partners, ex-partners, or family members. The role focuses on ensuring their safety and that of their children.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of survivors, providing trauma-informed, person-centred advocacy and support.
• Conduct risk/needs assessments, safety planning, and case management.
• Support with protective measures such as Forced Marriage Protection Orders and other civil orders.
• Assist migrant women with NRPF in accessing legal immigration advice.
• Guide with MVDAC applications, including form-filling where appropriate.
• Advocate with statutory agencies (Housing, Social Care, Police).
• Facilitate access to culturally specific refuge accommodation.
• Deliver both emotional and practical support.
• Challenge racism and barriers to accessing services.
• Maintain accurate records, data monitoring, and reporting via Salesforce CRM.

Essential Requirements

• Experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse (ideally as an IDVA or in a similar role).
• At least a Level 1 Immigration Officer.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management, and multi-agency working.
• Strong advocacy skills and familiarity with housing, legal, and welfare systems.
• SafeLives IDVA qualification desirable (but not essential).

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