Independent Domestic Violence Adviser; IDVA

Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA)

Location: Bridgend

Contract: Fixed Term until January 2027

Hours: Full-time (Mon – Fri)

Salary: £17.46 + £2.51 holiday pay

Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of survivors of domestic abuse? A leading Charity is South Wales is looking for a passionate, empathetic, and dedicated Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) to provide high-quality support to individuals experiencing domestic abuse.

As an IDVA
, you will be the first point of contact for survivors, offering practical and emotional support to help them stay safe and regain control of their lives. You will work in a fast-paced, trauma-informed environment
, advocating on behalf of survivors and coordinating services to ensure their safety and well-being.

• Risk Assessment & Safety Planning – Conduct thorough risk assessments (DASH) and create tailored safety plans to protect survivors.
• Advocacy & Support – Provide emotional and practical support, advocating for survivors with the police, courts, housing providers, and other agencies.
• Crisis Intervention – Offer immediate and effective crisis intervention, helping survivors navigate legal, financial, and safeguarding concerns.
• Multi-Agency Working – Work closely with MARAC (Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences) and partner agencies to ensure a coordinated response.
• Empowerment & Well-being – Support survivors in making informed choices about their future, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.
• Confidentiality & Compliance – Maintain accurate records and ensure all work aligns with safeguarding, GDPR, and policies.

• Experience in supporting survivors of domestic abuse, ideally within an IDVA or Domestic Abuse role.
• Strong knowledge of domestic abuse, risk assessment tools (DASH), MARAC, and safeguarding procedures.
• Excellent communication & advocacy skills to effectively support and empower survivors.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, multi-agency environment.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Safe Lives IDVA training or equivalent) are desirable.

• Competitive salary and generous benefits package.
• A supportive, trauma-informed work environment.
• The chance to change lives and make a real impact
  .

If you’re passionate about advocating for survivors, we’d love to hear from you! For more information, please contact Emily Savage at BRC Recruitment today.