Specialist Domestic Abuse Practitioner
Location: Barry, Vale of Glamorgan (Agile working available after 6 month Probationary Period)
Contract: Permanent (Subject to Funding)
Salary: £24, 054 to £27,344 (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
Hours: 35 hours per week plus on-call
Due to the nature of the work we undertake, this role is open to women only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Are you passionate about making a difference?
Do you want to contribute to positive change for those in need? Are you resilient, adaptable, and able to provide trauma-informed support?
If so, we'd love to hear from you.
At Vale Domestic Abuse Services (Vale DAS), we provide specialist support to women and children affected by violence against women, domestic abuse, and sexual violence (VAWDASV). Join us in empowering survivors and helping them build safer, healthier futures. Learn more about us here.
The Role
As an IDVA in our DART Team, you will provide trauma-informed, needs-led, strengths-based support to survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence. Your work will help clients to:
Feel safe and secure
Access safe and stable housing
Make informed decisions about their future
Understand and build safe, equal relationships
Develop strong, sustainable support networks
Key Responsibilities
Be the first point of contact for survivors, ensuring they understand their rights and available support.
Provide crisis intervention, assess risks, and create safety and support plans.
Advocate for survivors by championing their rights, needs and voices in multi agency settings and supporting access to safe housing, legal protections and essential services
Hold a caseload of clients, ensuring support is tailored to individual needs, backgrounds and experiences.
Support survivors through their recovery, building professional and trusting relationships.
Signpost and refer survivors to relevant services based on their needs and goals.
Safeguard clients by following Vale DAS's policies and best practices.
Maintain accurate, confidential case records in a timely manner.
Engage survivors in shaping service improvements based on their experiences.
Regularly review cases with your line manager to assess risk and progress.
Deliver Ask & Act Training in line with partnership framework.
About You
You'll bring:
An IDVA qualification (or equivalent) or experience working within the domestic abuse/VAWDASV sector.
A solid understanding of the challenges faced by survivors of domestic abuse.
A feminist perspective on violence against women and girls (VAWG).
Experience providing trauma-informed emotional and practical support.
Experience managing a caseload effectively in a busy environment.
Knowledge of housing, criminal, civil, and welfare rights as they relate to domestic abuse.
Strong crisis management skills and the ability to handle complex situations.
An appreciation for timely, accurate record-keeping and case management.
A commitment to our core values: curiosity, kindness, collaboration, and integrity.
For those with an IDVA qualification and at least one year of experience in this role, salaries will be towards the top of the scale.
What We Offer
Employer pension contributions
35-hour working week
25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with service
Birthday leave – because your special day matters
Enhanced sick pay
Health cash plan
Ongoing training and clinical supervision
Agile working options after probation
How to Apply
At Vale Domestic Abuse Services, we are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. We use Applied, a platform designed to reduce unconscious bias in hiring. As part of your application, you'll complete a set of skills-based questions (anonymised and reviewed impartially) and upload a CV outlining your work history and qualifications, in line with safer recruitment requirements.
The interview process includes an initial online meeting, followed (if successful) by an in-person interview.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Lisa Ware at
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £24,054.00-£27,344.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Barry CF63 4HN