Family Independent Domestic Violence Advocates; IDVAs

We have an exciting opportunity to join Birmingham’s brand-new Family IDVA Service and help shape the future of domestic abuse support for families across the city.

These Family IDVA positions are permanent full-time roles (37.5 hours per week). As part of this innovative new service, you’ll be based within one of Birmingham’s 10 Family Hubs, providing specialist support to non-abusive parents and their children who have experienced domestic abuse. You will combine expert risk assessment, safety planning and advocacy with a whole-family, child-centred approach that helps families stay safe, recover and thrive.

This role offers the chance to work alongside dedicated colleagues and partners, to build awareness and understanding of domestic abuse across Birmingham, and to deliver training and guidance to professionals in early help, education, health and community settings.

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday and options to buy or sell annual leave
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment and leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Access to EDI networks and colleague cafés
• Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

We are looking for passionate and dedicated Family Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVAs) to join Birmingham’s new Family IDVA Service. Each Family IDVA will be based within one of Birmingham’s 10 Family Hubs, working as part of a multi‑agency network to provide specialist domestic abuse support where families need it most.

Responsibilities:

• Provide a flexible range of interventions such as risk assessment, safety planning, advocacy, practical and emotional support, and support through criminal and civil justice processes.
• Manage a varied caseload and work closely with partner agencies to ensure families receive the right support at the earliest opportunity.
• Deliver targeted training and awareness sessions to professionals within early help, education, health and community settings.
• Support families to access wider services and opportunities, preventing escalation and reducing harm.

Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.

Victim Support is committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black, Asian and other minoritised communities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria and are happy to make reasonable adjustments during the selection process.