Independent Domestic Violence Advisor

About the role:

We are recruiting for an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to work within a well-established team of IDVA’s across the city of Wolverhampton.

As an IDVA at The Haven Wolverhampton you will be supporting high risk victims of domestic abuse heard at MARAC, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. You will work with clients to complete individualised safety and support plans whilst respecting their autonomy, and rights to make their own decisions. You will provide crisis intervention support and work effectively with partner agencies to support your clients to live safe from further abuse.

We are looking for an experienced worker who has the skills to work within a multi-agency setting to provide support to high-risk victims of domestic abuse.

You will be experienced in completed safety and support plans, making onwards referrals, and providing advice to clients around their rights around a range of subjects including housing, criminal justice, and civil interventions.

You will be joining a passionate and motivated team working across Community and Helpline services, where we value democratic working, mutual respect and constructively challenging each other, as well as the status quo. We’re not focused on hierarchy, but rather we value you and your skills, knowledge, and expertise. If this appeals to you, and you’re keen to put those values into practice as part of our team, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll find your colleagues at THW to be passionate and driven by a shared ambition to centre women and children in decision-making. We want someone who is equally as passionate about our cause. We’re not looking for perfection, we want congruence, creativity, and accountability. If that’s you, take a look at the JD and Person Spec to find out more. Hopefully, we’ll be reading your application to join us soon.

Please note, we will be holding interviews on a rolling basis. Due to the current fast-paced nature of recruitment in the sector, we advise you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Benefits of working at THW:

Due to the nature of our work Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 applies, therefore only applications from women will be considered. All posts are subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Haven Wolverhampton is an equal opportunities employer.