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