Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)
| Posting date: | 05 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.38 to £14.56 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 June 2026 |
| Location: | LE11 1LE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Talent Finder |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | LATTN-044-22254 |
Summary
Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
Working Hours: 30-37 hours per week (flexibility required)
Salary: £13.38 per hour if unqualified, rising to £14.56 per hour once qualified or if already qualified
Company Overview
Want a role where your support can genuinely change lives?
Our client is a domestic and sexual abuse charity based in Loughborough, Leicestershire. They provide support to men, women and children affected by domestic abuse and/or sexual violence across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
The Role
The post holder will provide a proactive service for adults focusing on high / very high-risk and complex needs victims of domestic abuse, working within a multi-agency framework to ensure safety, support, and appropriate intervention.
Duties include:
• Managing a caseload
• Carrying out risk assessments and safety planning
• Supporting clients through legal processes and the Criminal Justice System
• Attending MARAC meetings
• Collaborating with partner agencies to safeguard clients
Requirements
Essential
• A basic empathy with people who have experienced abuse
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• An ability to work under some pressure and to manage a varied workload effectively whilst adhering to organisational policies and procedures
• Willingness to work flexibly in response to the needs of clients, colleagues, and organisational aims
• Experience in maintaining procedures relating to record keeping and data collection
• A methodical and patient approach to work tasks
• An ability to use own initiative and to make appropriate decisions with minimal supervision within boundaries set by policies and procedures
• An ability to work to appropriate levels of confidentiality
• An ability to establish and maintain good relationships with a wide variety of people
• An understanding of the need to work collaboratively with others – Directors, staff volunteers, colleagues from external organisations, and most importantly with service users and members of the public
• An ability to represent the project by attending external meetings and contributing to discussions
• Commitment to equal opportunities practice
• A good knowledge of the structures operating in the statutory and voluntary service sectors
• Driving licence, business insurance, and ability to travel across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
What’s In It For You
• Paid holidays, including public and religious holidays
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Paid compassionate leave (up to five working days per year)
• Paid sickness leave after six months’ service (up to eight working weeks in any 12 months)
• Training and professional development opportunities, flexible working arrangements where possible
• Regular supervision and support from your line manager
• Opportunities to make a tangible difference in the lives of survivors
• A supportive, collaborative, and passionate team environment
• Meaningful and rewarding work within a specialist charity
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