Salary: £26,609 - £34,140 per annum – dependent on experience and IDVA qualification
Location: Hybrid/County Gate, Maidstone
Hours: 36 per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Do you want to make a difference to another person’s life?
We have an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and motivated Domestic Violence Advisor to join our team in Maidstone. You’ll provide a high-quality frontline service to people at the highest risk of domestic abuse using a client-centred personalised approach.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for identifying and assessing the risks and needs of domestic abuse victims using an evidence-based risk identification checklist, which will enable a dynamic and personal safety plan to meet the individual needs of a client and their family.
You’ll advise clients on civil and criminal remedies and their housing rights. You’ll support clients through the MARAC process, working closely with the police and other agencies to advocate for your clients’ overall well-being.
To be successful in this role, you must have a good understanding of domestic abuse, including the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their children, with previous experience in a similar role. Formal qualifications such as IDVA or a willingness to undertake IDVA training are essential.
If you are motivated, resourceful and passionate about empowering victims of domestic abuse, please apply now to join us and contribute to our valuable work and wider services, delivering hope and support to survivors of domestic violence and abuse.
As you can imagine, the full job description includes lots more detail, so do check it out before applying – Independent Domestic Violence Advisor.
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Closing Date: Monday 16th March 2026 at midnight.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 26th March 2026.
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You must have the ability to travel across North and South Kent and will be expected to attend meetings, meet clients, attend MARAC, One Stop Shops and work from other offices such as the police station and social services offices.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Adult & Child plus barred list check.
You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.
This vacancy may close without notice.