Hospital Independent Domestic Violence
Advisor (IDVA)
Location: John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxfordshire NHS
Trust
Salary: £30,000.00 per annum
Type: Fixed Term Contract – 12 months
Hours: Full Time - 35 hours per week –
Monday to Friday
DBS Level: Enhanced
Are you passionate about supporting survivors of domestic abuse and making a
real difference in a healthcare setting?
We're looking for a dedicated Hospital
Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to join our Specialist Housing
team and provide high-quality, trauma-informed support to individuals at high
risk of harm.
This is a unique opportunity to work
directly within Maternity and A&E wards at the Oxfordshire NHS Trust,
supporting survivors from the point of crisis and helping them access the
services they need to stay safe and rebuild their lives.
Key Responsibilities
* Hold a caseload of survivors and conduct comprehensive risk and needs assessments (DASHH).
* Provide emotional and practical support, including safety planning and advocacy across housing, health, legal, and welfare systems.
* Work within a multi-agency framework, including MARAC, safeguarding teams, and statutory services.
* Respond to referrals from clinicians and provide timely, effective interventions.
* Attend Child Protection and MARAC meetings and represent clients in court when needed.
* Maintain accurate case records and contribute to internal and external reporting.
* Deliver training and awareness sessions to hospital staff to improve understanding of domestic abuse.
* Collaborate with external partners including police, social care, housing providers, and voluntary agencies.
More about you:
* Experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse, particularly those with complex or multiple needs.
* Strong understanding of domestic abuse dynamics, including harmful practices and trauma-informed care.
* Knowledge of criminal justice and civil remedies, safeguarding protocols, and housing legislation.
* Ability to manage a complex caseload and work effectively in crisis situations.
* Excellent communication and advocacy skills, with a commitment to empowering survivors.
* Experience working in multi-agency settings and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
* GCSEs (Maths & English A*-C) or equivalent.
* Relevant qualification or training in domestic abuse, social work, law, or criminal justice (e.g. SafeLives).
* Knowledge of child protection legislation and safeguarding responsibilities.
* Proficient in casework, report writing, and using Microsoft Office.
* Understanding of cultural sensitivities and barriers faced by survivors from diverse backgrounds.
Why Join Us
* Be part of a collaborative pilot
programme with Oxfordshire County Council and NHS Trust.
* Work in a hospital-based role with
real impact on survivors' lives.
* Receive ongoing training and support
from a committed team.
* Help shape future service delivery and
improve outcomes for vulnerable individuals.
If you're ready to make a difference
and support survivors in a healthcare setting, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and be part of a team that
cares, collaborates, and creates lasting change.
Make
a real difference in the lives of those affected by domestic abuse.
Choosing us is easy
As an employee of A2Dominion, we want
you to feel rewarded and have a choice of flexible benefits, salary exchange
benefits, and rewards and discounts that work for you, wherever you are in your
life.
We offer a wide range of staff
benefits. For this role, these include
* 25 days' holiday (Plus Bank Holidays) increasing up to 28 days with 3 years of service
* Up to 8% contributory pension
* Flexible working
* In addition, all permanent and fixed-term employees receive a generous annual allowance of up to £300 to use towards health and lifestyle benefits for both you and your family.
Diversity & Inclusion
We're proud to be a Disability
Confident Employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our
recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, and we guarantee an interview
to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. Reasonable adjustments
are available throughout the process - just contact our Resourcing Team at
We know some people hesitate to apply
if they don't meet every requirement. If that's you, we encourage you to apply
if your skills and experience align – please get in touch with us to talk it
through.
At A2Dominion, we value diversity,
embrace flexibility, and are a family-friendly employer. Everyone belongs here.
Join us and help make a lasting difference in the lives of our customers.
This vacancy is being managed by Becci
Zapala.
The role closes on Friday 21 November
2025. We reserve the right to close early upon appointment of the right
candidate.