Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

3 weeks ago


West Midlands, United Kingdom Refuge Full time

We are recruiting for two Independent Domestic Violence Advocate's (IDVA) to join our team in Warwickshire

Job Title: Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA)

Location: Warwickshire
Salary: £25,104 per annum
Contract type: Fixed Term (12 months), Full Time

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week, with occasional late shift 12:30 – 20:30 on a rota basis (approx. twice per month)

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as Independent Domestic Violence Advocate to supporting women and children who are impacted by domestic violence. You will work closely with victims of domestic abuse from the point of crisis, to provide high quality independent advocacy and support to survivors of domestic abuse at the highest risk and their children. This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role.

Please note that this post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. An enhanced DBS will also be required for the successful applicant.

Closing Date: 09:00 am 10 May 2024

Interview Date: Week commencing 20 May 2024

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services, and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.  For more information on our work, please visit www.refuge.org.uk.


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