Independent Domestic Violence Advocate- Hospital

Independent Domestic Violence Advocate
- Hospital

We are looking for a proactive and compassionate Hospital Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) to support victims and survivors of domestic abuse within a hospital setting. This role is based at Homerton University Hospital along with some working from the Victim Support office in Old Street and some home working.

Area of Business Operations

Number of Vacancies 1

Location or Function London

Full time/Part time Full time

Hours per week 37.5

Work schedule Monday to Friday 9-5pm with some flexibility as required - flexible working patterns can be discussed.

Basic Salary Qualified 32,383.00 per annum (this includes FTE 29,583.00 plus 2,800 per annum London Weighting Allowance) Unqualified- 30,552.00 per annum (this includes 27,752.00 per annum plus 2,800 per annum London Weighting Allowance)

Allowances London Weighting

Contract type Permanent

DBS required? Enhanced

Police vetting required? No

Closing Date 14/10/2026

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Documents

• IDVA Hospital JD- 09  (PDF, 222.93kb)

• Flexible Working Options
  :
  Including hybrid working.
• Generous Annual Leave
  : 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
• Birthday Leave
  :
  An extra day off for your birthday.
• Pension Plan
  : 5% employer contribution.
• Enhanced Allowances
  :
  Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
• Exclusive Discounts
  :
  High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
• Financial Wellbeing
  :
  Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
• Wellbeing Support
  :
  Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
• Inclusive Networks
  :
  Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
• Sustainable Travel
  :
  Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
• Career Development
  :
  Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.

As an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate you will provide pro-active, high quality, frontline service to victims of domestic abuse through on-going risk assessment, providing individual safety planning, trauma-informed support, guidance, information, and advocacy and enabling victim/survivors to access the services they need in the aftermath of the abuse and trauma they have experienced.

You may work within a Hospital Trust's Safeguarding Team to support both patients and staff in an Acute Hospital setting, who have experienced Domestic Abuse. You will make initial contact with victims of domestic abuse, explaining our services and assessing the impact of crime, or receive referrals from colleagues, in order to provide on-going support and case management.

• Assess risks and needs using evidence-based checklists.
• Focus on high-risk cases with short to medium-term crisis intervention.
• Assist high-risk victims in accessing safety services.
• Deliver tailored support and information.
• Understand legal frameworks for protecting children and vulnerable adults.
• Provide advocacy on legal, housing, health, and financial options.
• Empower clients to recognize domestic abuse dynamics.
• Participate in Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC).
• Work with a team to deliver respectful, dignified, and sensitive services.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records.
• Comply with data protection laws and organizational policies.
• Stay updated with procedures, policies, and professional codes.

Ideally, you will have knowledge about legal remedies for domestic abuse victims and have experience working with drug, alcohol, and mental health issues. An understanding of benefits, housing, and homelessness would also be beneficial.

You will need:

• Strong understanding of domestic abuse and its impact.
• Demonstrate proficiency in English, both verbally and…