Independent Domestic Violence Advocate
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We have an exciting opportunity to join Birmingham’s brand-new Family IDVA Service and help shape the future of domestic abuse support for families across the city.
These Family IDVA positions are permanent and full-time roles (37.5 hours per week). As part of this innovative new service, you'll be based within one of Birmingham’s 10 Family Hubs, providing specialist support to non-abusive parents and their children who have experienced domestic abuse. Working as a Family IDVA, you will combine expert risk assessment, safety planning and advocacy with a whole-family, child-centred approach that helps families stay safe, recover and thrive.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a service from the very beginning. You will help establish a new way of working that brings specialist domestic abuse support closer to families and ensures they can access the right help at the earliest opportunity.
Whether you are an experienced IDVA looking for a new challenge or a skilled domestic abuse practitioner ready to further develop your specialist knowledge and impact, this role offers the chance to work alongside dedicated colleagues and partners to make a meaningful difference every day.
You will also play a key role in building awareness and understanding of domestic abuse across Birmingham, delivering training and guidance to professionals working in Early Help, education, health and community settings.
Are you passionate about supporting families affected by domestic abuse and committed to helping children and parents build safer futures?
If so, we'd love to hear from you…
Area of Business
Operations
Number of Vacancies
10
Location or Function
West Midlands
Full time/Part time
Full time
Hours per week
37.5
Work schedule
Monday to Friday 9am -5pm (with flexibility to meet service need)
Basic Salary
Qualified £29,583.00 per annum Unqualified £27,752.00 per annum
Contract type
Permanent
DBS required?
Enhanced
Police vetting required?
No
Role Category
ISVA/IDVA/ISAC
Closing Date
18/08/2026
Ref No
6874
What we offer
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role
We are looking for passionate and dedicated Family Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVAs) to join Birmingham’s new Family IDVA Service. With 10 roles available, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative city-wide service from the very beginning, helping to improve outcomes for parents and their children who have experienced domestic abuse.
Each Family IDVA will be based within one of Birmingham’s 10 Family Hubs, working as part of a multi-agency network to provide specialist domestic abuse support where families need it most. Combining core IDVA expertise with a strong whole-family and child-centred approach, you will work directly with parents aged 16+ and their children under 18, helping them to increase safety, reduce risk and begin their recovery journey.
As a Family IDVA, you will provide a flexible range of interventions tailored to the needs of each family. This may include risk assessment, safety planning, advocacy, practical and emotional support, support through criminal and civil justice processes, recovery-focused interventions, and helping families access wider services and opportunities. You will manage a varied caseload and work closely with partner agencies to ensure families receive the right support at the earliest opportunity, preventing escalation and reducing harm.
Alongside direct support, you will play an important role in strengthening the wider response to domestic abuse across Birmingham. You will deliver targeted training and awareness sessions to professionals within Early Help, education, health and community settings, helping to build confidence in identifying and responding to domestic abuse and ensuring families can access support sooner.
This is a rewarding opportunity for skilled domestic abuse practitioners who are committed to empowering families, championing the voices of children and young people, and making a lasting difference in their local communities.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
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