At a Glance
- Tasks: Support survivors of domestic abuse with trauma-informed care and develop safety plans.
- Company: Join a specialist domestic abuse service making a real difference in the North West.
- Benefits: Weekly pay, travel reimbursement, training opportunities, and potential for career growth.
- Other info: Dynamic community work with flexible office and remote days.
- Why this job: Empower survivors and advocate for change in a meaningful outreach role.
- Qualifications: Experience in supporting individuals affected by domestic abuse and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Hays is recruiting an experienced Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA) to join a specialist domestic abuse service supporting individuals and families across the North West. This is a meaningful opportunity to provide trauma-informed, survivor-centred support while also helping to strengthen professional responses to domestic abuse through training and awareness-raising.
This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about empowering survivors, confident in multi-agency working, and experienced in managing sensitive, high-risk caseloads. As an IDVA, you will provide specialist support to victims of domestic abuse and work collaboratively with partners across statutory and voluntary sectors.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Completing MERIT risk assessments to identify risk levels and support needs
- Providing trauma-informed, practical and emotional support to victims and families
- Developing personalised safety plans and risk-management strategies
- Delivering training sessions, workshops and briefings to professionals and survivors
- Offering guidance and best-practice advice to internal and external stakeholders
- Representing victims' voices at MARAC to support coordinated multi-agency responses
- Working with partner agencies to implement effective safety and support plans
- Maintaining accurate case records and using case management systems
- Advocating for clients and raising awareness of domestic abuse and its impact
You will bring compassion, resilience and professional confidence, along with:
- Experience supporting individuals affected by domestic abuse or complex needs
- Experience managing a caseload and developing risk assessments/safety plans
- Strong understanding of safeguarding principles and procedures
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage sensitive conversations
- Ability to build effective relationships with clients and partner agencies
- Experience using case management systems and maintaining accurate records
- A trauma-informed, person-centred approach
- Knowledge of domestic abuse legislation and services (desirable)
- Ability to travel across the North West (driving licence preferred due to outreach work)
This is an outreach-based role involving community work and home visits across the North West. Induction: Fully office-based to support training and onboarding. Typically 3 days office/community-based and 1-2 days WFH. Travel across the region is required, so the ability to drive is highly desirable.
The chance to make a difference in the lives of the survivors you deal with daily. Mile reimbursement for travel to client sites. Weekly pay. Training and development. Opportunity for extension / further roles within.
If you are interested in this role, please click apply and I will be in touch to discuss your application as soon as possible.
Independent Domestic Violence Advisor in St. Helens employer: Hays
Hays is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and empowering work culture for Independent Domestic Violence Advisors. With a focus on professional development, employees benefit from comprehensive training, weekly pay, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of survivors across the North West. The company fosters collaboration with various agencies, ensuring that staff are well-equipped to provide trauma-informed support while advocating for those in need.
