Role: IDVA – Cultural Specialist Location: Remote, with one day per month in the Essex office Salary: Approx. £28,000 (awaiting confirmation) Start Date: ASAP Contract: Permanent Hours: 35 per week, remote Our client, a specialist domestic abuse charity, is seeking a Cultural Specialist IDVA to support survivors at high risk of harm from intimate partners, ex-partners, or family members. The role focuses on ensuring their safety and that of their children. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of survivors, providing trauma-informed, person-centred advocacy and support. Conduct risk/needs assessments, safety planning, and case management. Support with protective measures such as Forced Marriage Protection Orders and other civil orders. Assist migrant women with NRPF in accessing legal immigration advice. Guide with MVDAC applications, including form-filling where appropriate. Advocate with statutory agencies (Housing, Social Care, Police). Facilitate access to culturally specific refuge accommodation. Deliver both emotional and practical support. Challenge racism and barriers to accessing services. Maintain accurate records, data monitoring, and reporting via Salesforce CRM.Essential Requirements Experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse (ideally as an IDVA or in a similar role). At least a Level 1 Immigration Officer. Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management, and multi-agency working. Strong advocacy skills and familiarity with housing, legal, and welfare systems. SafeLives IDVA qualification desirable (but not essential).Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency