Duty Independent Domestic Violence Advocate
Role: Part-time Duty IDVABased: Co-Located Hammersmith Head Office HYBRID 2 days from homeRate: £20 umbStart Date: ASAPDuration: Until 31st March 2026Hours: 28 hours 10am 6pm (Thursdays early shift (8am) and evening between 6-9pm on rota basis (approximately every 5-7 weeks) Our client, a specialist charity, are recruiting for a Duty IDVA. The IDVA will work within a dynamic, fast-paced, crisis intervention, advocacy, and support service to ensure the voice of survivors informs every stage of the process. Synopsis of duties:Ensure effective access to the service for women and girls and encourage their engagement with services, through multi-agency working and service flexibility. Hold a caseload and work on a rota basis within the team to conduct comprehensive assessments of needs and risk for women experiencing domestic violence referred to our services, carry out short- and longer-term risk management, safety planning and support; and identify and refer to services appropriate to their needs, including attendance at specialist/dedicated courts and MARAC as required. Develop and deliver support plans that include delivery of high-quality face-to-face or telephone crisis intervention, information, advocacy, and support, in respect to criminal and civil remedies, housing, health, welfare rights, children s legislation, and other appropriate interventions. Advise women of their rights and options for seeking help and support from other agencies, making referrals and coordinati
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