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Job Title:
IDVA Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)
Starting: £26,500 (unqualified) – £28,500 (qualified or after 2 years of service)
- Birthday day off
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Regular staff support sessions
- Contributory pension scheme
- Death in Service insurance
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Friendly, values-driven team environment
Hours of Work:
37.5 hours per week
(Monday–Friday: 9:00am–5:00 pm)
25 days per annum plus 8 public holidays.
Thereafter, you will receive one additional day for each year of continuous service, up to a maximum of 30 days.
Place of Work: FCWA Offices, 77 Montague Street, Blackpool, FY4 1AT
Responsible To:
Fylde Coast Women’s Aid Board of Trustees
Through: Community Services Manager
MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB
FCWA is an innovative, exciting, and friendly organisation run by a staff team who are passionate about bringing an end to domestic and sexual violence. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse.
The IDVA Role and Key Responsibilities
- The IDVA will manage high profile / intensive case work
- To establish the risks to and the needs of survivors, identifying and prioritising those at the highest risk
- To support the empowerment of survivors, assisting them to recognise the dynamics of domestic abuse present in their own situation, and to help them regain control of their lives
- To ensure that SafeLives DASH Risk assessment, Individual Safety & Support Plans are completed and updated on a regular basis.
- To ensure that support planning is outcome focused and that clients inform the type and level of support that they receive.
This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and clearance.
Interviews: TBC
Additional Information:
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure and clearance.
For an informal discussion, please contact Sarah Bargh on 01253 752014.
Please note that we reserve the right to withdraw or close this vacancy at any time.
Sarah Bargh – sarah.bargh@fcwa.co.uk
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IDVA Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) employer: FCWA
FCWA is an exceptional employer dedicated to supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse, offering a compassionate work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, and opportunities for training in domestic violence expertise, employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of women and children within a supportive refuge environment. Located in a community-focused area, FCWA fosters collaboration among staff and local services, ensuring a fulfilling and rewarding experience for all team members.
