Independent Domestic Violence Advocate
- Posted 18 May 2026
- Salary £34,332
- LocationSwindon
- Job type Permanent - Full Time
- Discipline Domestic Violence
- Reference008582
Job description
Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (Internally known as IDVA)
Location: Swindon, Wiltshire
Salary: £34,332pa
Permanent, Full Time
The first suitable applicant will be appointed.
PARAGON are a specialist team within The YOU Trust and our mission is ‘together empowering change’ for individuals, families, and our communities. We are committed to ending violence against adults and children, and do this through empowering individual and communities to change.
Essential Requirements:
Relevant qualification or equivalent to Diploma/Degree/NVQ 5 or equivalent work level experience
Nationally recognised IDVA qualification or willingness to commence/complete IDVA training within a year of appointment
Experience of supporting women, men and children who have been subject to domestic violence and abuse
Experience of effective multi-agency and partnership working
Knowledge of trauma informed practice and how it relates to domestic abuse
Knowledge of the dynamics and impact of domestic abuse and how best to support victims and survivors
The Role:
The role of the IDVA is to work closely with people who are experiencing domestic violence and abuse and assessed as high/medium risk and where targeted and specialist support is required.
All IDVA’s provide high quality advocacy and support, identifying other members of the family and children, who may be also be at risk.
The role involves multi-agency working and engaging with local partners and receiving referrals from and attending/preparing reports for court and other meetings such the Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC) and other victim focused meetings.
You will provide one to one sessions to high-risk victim survivors and work specifically with partners, including health to ensure people accessing or working in healthcare access the Paragon Team.
You will also be part of a training team and work in close partnerships to build sustainable relationships in our communities.
Our Benefits:
If you choose to begin a career with our organisation, you are guaranteed:
* Competitive rates of pay and paid travel time, including a higher mileage rate for car sharing.
* Enhanced annual leave entitlements, with the opportunity to buy and sell holiday.
* Matched pension scheme contributions, plus Death in Service Benefit and salary sacrifice options.
* Enhanced sick pay allowances and paid compassionate and emergency dependent leave.
* Real opportunities to develop in your profession.
* Free health and wellbeing advice via a 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
* Access to discounts across lots of your favourite stores and online shopping sites.
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