Independent Domestic Abuse Advocate in City of London

Independent Domestic Abuse Advocate

Environmental Dynamics International, Asia HQ invites you to join our Homelessness Services in Tower Hamlets as a kind, empathetic and compassionate Independent Domestic Abuse Advocate.

£30,000.00 per annum for 40 hours per week.

Working pattern: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Fixed‑term contract until March 2027.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead is not able to offer sponsorship.

Benefits

• Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
• Free DBS
• Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
• Fully paid induction programme and further training
• ILM courses and Apprenticeship programmes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme for 24‑7 confidential support
• Online wellbeing resources
• A generous pension – we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
• Quarterly staff awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff’s commitment and contribution

Responsibilities

• Manage customer referrals, completing Dash Risk Assessments and maintaining all relevant paperwork.
• Build supportive, trusting relationships with customers and create a positive atmosphere.
• Attend MARAC regularly.
• Make relevant safeguarding referrals.
• Support customers to obtain Non‑Molestation Orders where needed and any other civil remedies available to them.
• Work proactively with Look Ahead services to manage domestic abuse risk internally.

Additional duties may be required from time to time and the responsibilities are subject to change according to the needs of Look Ahead.

Essential Qualifications

• Experience of risk assessments and safety planning with domestic abuse victim/survivors.
• In‑depth knowledge and understanding of the issues facing victim/survivors who have experienced domestic violence and abuse and/or sexual violence.
• An understanding of the intersection of multiple disadvantages, such as mental health, homelessness and substance use.
• Knowledge and understanding of trauma and a trauma‑informed practice.
• Experience of conducting needs and risk assessments.
• Experience of providing needs‑led support to clients with a variety of support needs.
• Experience of building and maintaining partnerships with other agencies.

Desirable Qualifications

• IDVA qualification.
• Experience of working in any of the following areas: young people, mental health, homelessness, learning disabilities.
• Knowledge of options for and rights of victims of DVA and proven ability to use this in casework, including knowledge of relevant legislation relating to DVA.

About Us

Look Ahead is a leading, not‑for‑profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co‑design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.