Female Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) (qualified and unqualified applicants welcome) Hours: Part Time 3 days Per Week Contract: FTC – March 2026 (scope for extension) Salary: £28598 per annum pro rata (unqualified) Location: North Somerset Hourly Salary: Unqualified: £15.71 per hour (£17.61 incl. holiday pay) or £20.33 umbrella Overview: Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable women? This Housing association is seeking a passionate and dedicated Female IDVA to join our team on a permanent basis. As a Female IDVA with us, you'll have the opportunity to provide crucial support and advocacy for women experiencing domestic abuse, empowering them to rebuild their lives and secure a brighter future. Join our team and be part of an inclusive and supportive environment where your expertise will truly change lives. Day to Day Duties: Provide one-to-one support to women experiencing domestic abuse. Although some hybrid working allowed, you must be reactive to emergency cases Deliver professional advocacy and advice. Contribute to creating safe and empowering environments for survivors. In conjunction with the service user/family complete the Oasis needs assessment and draw up a support plan together with the survivor. Ensure your work with service users is recovery focused, and strengths based, supporting survivors in a creative, consistent and assertive way to ensure positive outcomes are achieved. Review the support plan regularly and record changes agreed. Ensure that survivors currently living in abusive situations are aware of their rights and options. Give safety-planning advice and explain the effectiveness of criminal and civil sanctions available to them. Enable and encourage families to take advantage of all services relevant to their safety such as legal advice, housing and benefits rights, education, medical treatment, counselling etc. Assist clients in gaining access to solicitors, benefits agencies, housing departments, education, medical treatment, counselling etc. Preferred Requirements: Demonstrable experience working with survivors of domestic abuse. Strong understanding of safeguarding and risk assessment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team. Empathetic and non-judgmental approach to supporting individuals. Preferred Qualifications: Recognized qualification in Domestic Violence advocacy/support Any relevant Social Work, Psychology, or Counselling qualifications Valid driving license and access to own transport For more info, please call Nathan Jackson on (phone number removed). If you would like to apply to this role, please apply directly via the website