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Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (LGBTQ+)
Contract: 3 months, full-time
Location: Remote/hybrid with some office presence in London
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Please note: This post is only available to applicants from the LGBTQ+ community, as permitted under the Equality Act 2010 as a Genuine Occupational Requirement.
We are seeking two skilled and committed Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVAs) to provide short-term, specialist support to LGBTQ+ survivors of domestic abuse. These are three-month, full-time temporary positions, designed to deliver impactful, trauma-informed advocacy for individuals at high and medium risk of harm.
Responsibilities
* Provide independent, person-centred, and trauma-informed advocacy and support to LGBTQ+ survivors of domestic abuse.
* Hold a caseload and deliver short-term interventions tailored to client needs.
* Conduct risk and needs assessments, safety planning, and ongoing case management.
* Advocate on behalf of clients in multi-agency settings, including safeguarding, MARAC, housing, health, and criminal justice systems.
* Maintain accurate records and monitor data using Salesforce (CRM).
* Undertake community visits and client engagement as required.
* Handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
Essential Skills and Experience
* Demonstrable experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse.
* Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and multi-agency working.
* Familiarity with different forms of domestic abuse and relevant legal frameworks.
* Knowledge of housing, welfare, and criminal justice systems.
* Experience working with adults aged 25 and over, with an understanding of child safeguarding concerns (e.g., children witnessing abuse).
* Ability to work independently and manage a caseload effectively.
* Comfortable working with sensitive information and adhering to data protection protocols.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by providing inclusive and high-quality support to LGBTQ+ survivors of domestic violence.
If this is something of interest to you, apply today!
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Customer Service
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