Independent Domestic Violence Advisor

Red Snapper Recruitment Limited • Permanent • Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom • £25,282 - £28,282 / year • 2d ago

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Pathfinder Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)
Location: Covering Sandwell, Dudley, Walsall & Wolverhampton Family Court. When not working in the community, you will be expected to work from offices in Sandwell, Dudley or Walsall.
Salary: £25,282.44 - £28,861.62 (DOE & Qualifications)
Hours: Full time Monday - Friday 9-5pm
Contract: Permanent

Please note: This role is open to female applicants only under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1).

We're recruiting a dedicated Pathfinder IDVA on behalf of our client to support survivors of domestic abuse as they navigate the Family Court process. This vital role focuses on empowering victims and their children, ensuring they feel informed, supported, and safe at every stage.

You'll be the main point of contact for families, helping them understand the court process, advocating on their behalf, and ensuring their experiences of abuse are fully recognised within proceedings.

What You'll Be Doing

Providing 1:1 support to survivors and their children throughout the Family Court journey
Completing risk assessments (including DASH) and developing tailored safety plans
Preparing detailed reports to ensure the impact of domestic abuse is understood by court professionals
Working closely with CAFCASS, partner agencies and safeguarding teams
Supporting victims with pre-court preparation, attendance and post-court safety planning
Delivering expert guidance within the court setting on domestic abuse dynamics
Managing a caseload, keeping accurate records and participating in multi-agency meetings

What We're Looking For

Experience working with victims of domestic or sexual abuse, and/or a relevant IDVA qualification is essential
Strong understanding of domestic abuse, safeguarding, risk assessment and trauma-informed practice
Experience supporting vulnerable adults/children and managing complex cases
Ability to build trust, communicate sensitively and advocate confidently
Skilled in report writing, multi-agency working and maintaining professional boundaries
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

What We Offer
Mileage allowance
25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
Additional wellbeing day each year
Annual leave buy-back scheme
5% employer pension contribution
Time off in lieu (TOIL) for overtime
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to group clinical supervision with a BACP-trained counsellor
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Bi-annual staff away days and regular internal communications

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful.

If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a "Refer A Friend" bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed!

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The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.