Senior Hospital Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

We are looking for an experienced, influential and compassionate Senior Hospital Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (Senior HIDVA) to join our hospital-based domestic abuse service across London. Working closely with NHS safeguarding teams and partner agencies, you will provide specialist advocacy to victims and survivors of domestic abuse, strengthen multi-agency responses, and contribute to improved outcomes for some of the most vulnerable people accessing healthcare services.

This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) based within NHS Hospital Trusts across London, with flexibility for some home working where service delivery allows. Regular travel between hospital sites and partner locations will be required to meet the needs of the service.

Do you want to use your domestic abuse expertise to make a lasting difference for victims and survivors?

Do you thrive in complex, fast-paced environments where partnership working and professional judgement are critical?

Can you influence practice, support colleagues and help strengthen the response to domestic abuse across healthcare settings?

If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Area of Business

Operations

Number of Vacancies

4

Location or Function

London

Full time/Part time

Full time

Hours per week

37.5

Work schedule

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

Basic Salary

• 33,044.42 per annum (FTE
• 30,244.42 per annum plus
• 2,800 per annum London Weighting Allowance)

Allowances

London Weighting

Contract type

Fixed Term

DBS required?

Enhanced

End date (if fixed term)

31/03/2028

Police vetting required?

No

Closing Date

02/11/2026

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Documents

• Senior IDVA -  (PDF, 247.74kb)

At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:

• 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 a Senior Hospital Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (Senior HIDVA), you will provide specialist advocacy, risk assessment and safety planning for victims and survivors of domestic abuse identified within NHS hospital settings. Working closely with healthcare professionals, safeguarding teams and partner agencies, you will help ensure victims receive timely, trauma-informed support while contributing to effective multi-agency responses and improved outcomes.

• Manage complex, high-risk domestic abuse cases.
• Provide specialist advocacy, risk management and safety planning.
• Act as a domestic abuse lead within hospital settings.
• Support and mentor colleagues.
• Represent the service within MARAC and multi-agency partnerships.
• Deliver training and awareness sessions.
• Strengthen partnership working across NHS and community services.

Ideally, you will have experience working within a hospital, healthcare or safeguarding environment, knowledge of NHS safeguarding structures and referral pathways, and experience delivering training, presentations or…