Female IDVA
Job in
Portsmouth, Hampshire County, PO5, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-20
Listing for:
Belmont Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-20
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Crisis Counselor, Family Advocacy & Support Services, Human Services/ Social Work
Job Description & How to Apply Below
This position is open to female candidates only under schedule 9, part 1 of the equality act 2010 (genuine occupational requirement).
Salary;
Qualified - £28,552 per annum / Unqualified - £25,730-£26,383
Hours; 37-37.5h per week (upto 40% hybrid depending on work load)
Contract;
Permanent
About the Role
We are recruiting for a Female Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to join a specialist domestic abuse service operating across Hampshire and Portsmouth.
This is a frontline, community-based role supporting individuals at high risk of domestic abuse and stalking. You will deliver proactive, trauma-informed support focused on safety planning, risk management, and multi-agency working to reduce the risk of serious harm or domestic homicide.
You will work closely with high-risk victims, partner agencies, and statutory services to ensure coordinated safeguarding responses and improved outcomes for survivors and their children.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide high-quality, frontline advocacy and crisis intervention for high-risk victims of domestic abuse and stalking
* Undertake comprehensive risk assessments and develop robust, individualised safety plans
* Manage a caseload, prioritising high-risk cases
* Support clients to access housing, legal remedies, criminal and civil justice systems, and other specialist services
* Work within multi-agency frameworks including MARAC, HRDA meetings, and Specialist Domestic Violence Courts
* Advocate on behalf of clients with police, housing, social care, health professionals and other agencies
* Support clients attending court and other key appointments where required
* Participate in a 24/7 on-call rota (including emergency refuge admissions and crisis response outside normal hours)
* Maintain accurate, confidential case records in line with safeguarding and data protection requirements
* Contribute to partnership working, community awareness, and service development
About You
We are seeking a resilient, compassionate and highly organised professional with a strong commitment to safeguarding and anti-oppressive practice.
Essential Requirements:
* Experience supporting vulnerable individuals within a helping environment
* Strong understanding of domestic abuse, safeguarding, and risk management
* Experience working within multi-agency partnerships
* Ability to manage a complex caseload and prioritise effectively
* Excellent communication, negotiation and advocacy skills
* Strong crisis management abilities
* Commitment to equality, diversity and empowering survivors
* Clean driving licence and access to a vehicle (required for community and on-call work)
* Willingness to participate in a 24/7 on-call rota
Desirable:
* Safe Lives IDVA or Women’s Aid DAPA qualification
* Safeguarding Adults/Children Level 2
* Experience working with high-risk domestic abuse cases
* Knowledge of housing law, criminal justice processes and welfare benefits
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