- Location
- Warwickshire
- Service/location/team
- Warwickshire
- Job Profile
- Role Overview
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We are recruiting for a Child-Focused Court Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (Child-Focused Court IDVA) to join our team in Warwickshire.
Job Title: Child-Focused Court Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (Child-Focused Court IDVA)
Location: Warwickshire
Salary: £28,419.73 per annum
Contract type: Full Time, PermanentHours: 37.5 hours per week
We are looking for a skilled, values driven IDVA who is committed to challenging inequality, reducing harm, and improving safety for adults and children affected by domestic abuse.
You will bring relevant professional experience, strong skills in assessment, engagement, safety planning and communication, and the ability to work safely in complex and high risk situations. We are seeking people who can hold clear boundaries and accountability while offering empathy, curiosity and respect.
You will work in a trauma informed, survivor centred and strengths based way, recognising each survivor as the expert in their own life. You will understand how gendered power, oppression and structural barriers shape survivors’ experiences, and you will be confident applying these principles in your
practice.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.
Closing Date: 09:00am 6 October 2026
Interview Date: 13 October 2026
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.
- Benefits
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Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.
Child-Focused Court Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (Child-Focused Court IDVA) employer: CIPHR iRecruit .
Refuge is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises the safety and well-being of both staff and survivors. Located in Hertfordshire, the Independent Gender Violence Advocate role provides meaningful opportunities for professional growth within a values-driven partnership, where employees are encouraged to develop their skills while making a significant impact in the community. With a commitment to trauma-informed support and continuous service improvement, Refuge ensures that every team member feels valued and empowered in their vital work.
