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Female IDVA

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Posted on Jun 8, 2026 by CV-Library
Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Not-for-Profit
Immediate Start
£25.8k - £28.6k Annual
Full-Time
Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for IDVA's (Qualified and Unqualified) for permanent position that we have working multi-site across Hampshire and Portsmouth.

This position is open to female candidates only under schedule 9, part 1 of the equality act 2010 (genuine occupational requirement).

Salary; Qualified - £28,552 per annum / Unqualified - £25,730-£26,383

Hours; 37-37.5h per week (upto 40% hybrid depending on work load)

Contract; Permanent

About the Role

We are recruiting for a Female Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to join a specialist domestic abuse service operating across Hampshire and Portsmouth.

This is a frontline, community-based role supporting individuals at high risk of domestic abuse and stalking. You will deliver proactive, trauma-informed support focused on safety planning, risk management, and multi-agency working to reduce the risk of serious harm or domestic homicide.

You will work closely with high-risk victims, partner agencies, and statutory services to ensure coordinated safeguarding responses and improved outcomes for survivors and their children.

Key Responsibilities

*

Provide high-quality, frontline advocacy and crisis intervention for high-risk victims of domestic abuse and stalking

*

Undertake comprehensive risk assessments and develop robust, individualised safety plans

*

Manage a caseload, prioritising high-risk cases

*

Support clients to access housing, legal remedies, criminal and civil justice systems, and other specialist services

*

Work within multi-agency frameworks including MARAC, HRDA meetings, and Specialist Domestic Violence Courts

*

Advocate on behalf of clients with police, housing, social care, health professionals and other agencies

*

Support clients attending court and other key appointments where required

*

Participate in a 24/7 on-call rota (including emergency refuge admissions and crisis response outside normal hours)

*

Maintain accurate, confidential case records in line with safeguarding and data protection requirements

*

Contribute to partnership working, community awareness, and service development

About You

We are seeking a resilient, compassionate and highly organised professional with a strong commitment to safeguarding and anti-oppressive practice.

Essential Requirements:

*

Experience supporting vulnerable individuals within a helping environment

*

Strong understanding of domestic abuse, safeguarding, and risk management

*

Experience working within multi-agency partnerships

*

Ability to manage a complex caseload and prioritise effectively

*

Excellent communication, negotiation and advocacy skills

*

Strong crisis management abilities

*

Commitment to equality, diversity and empowering survivors

*

Clean driving licence and access to a vehicle (required for community and on-call work)

*

Willingness to participate in a 24/7 on-call rota

Desirable:

*

SafeLives IDVA or Women’s Aid DAPA qualification

*

Safeguarding Adults/Children Level 2

*

Experience working with high-risk domestic abuse cases

*

Knowledge of housing law, criminal justice processes and welfare benefits

Reference: 224805838

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CV-Library

Female IDVA

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 8, 2026 by CV-Library

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Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Not-for-Profit
Immediate Start
£25.8k - £28.6k Annual
Full-Time
Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for IDVA's (Qualified and Unqualified) for permanent position that we have working multi-site across Hampshire and Portsmouth.

This position is open to female candidates only under schedule 9, part 1 of the equality act 2010 (genuine occupational requirement).

Salary; Qualified - £28,552 per annum / Unqualified - £25,730-£26,383

Hours; 37-37.5h per week (upto 40% hybrid depending on work load)

Contract; Permanent

About the Role

We are recruiting for a Female Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to join a specialist domestic abuse service operating across Hampshire and Portsmouth.

This is a frontline, community-based role supporting individuals at high risk of domestic abuse and stalking. You will deliver proactive, trauma-informed support focused on safety planning, risk management, and multi-agency working to reduce the risk of serious harm or domestic homicide.

You will work closely with high-risk victims, partner agencies, and statutory services to ensure coordinated safeguarding responses and improved outcomes for survivors and their children.

Key Responsibilities

*

Provide high-quality, frontline advocacy and crisis intervention for high-risk victims of domestic abuse and stalking

*

Undertake comprehensive risk assessments and develop robust, individualised safety plans

*

Manage a caseload, prioritising high-risk cases

*

Support clients to access housing, legal remedies, criminal and civil justice systems, and other specialist services

*

Work within multi-agency frameworks including MARAC, HRDA meetings, and Specialist Domestic Violence Courts

*

Advocate on behalf of clients with police, housing, social care, health professionals and other agencies

*

Support clients attending court and other key appointments where required

*

Participate in a 24/7 on-call rota (including emergency refuge admissions and crisis response outside normal hours)

*

Maintain accurate, confidential case records in line with safeguarding and data protection requirements

*

Contribute to partnership working, community awareness, and service development

About You

We are seeking a resilient, compassionate and highly organised professional with a strong commitment to safeguarding and anti-oppressive practice.

Essential Requirements:

*

Experience supporting vulnerable individuals within a helping environment

*

Strong understanding of domestic abuse, safeguarding, and risk management

*

Experience working within multi-agency partnerships

*

Ability to manage a complex caseload and prioritise effectively

*

Excellent communication, negotiation and advocacy skills

*

Strong crisis management abilities

*

Commitment to equality, diversity and empowering survivors

*

Clean driving licence and access to a vehicle (required for community and on-call work)

*

Willingness to participate in a 24/7 on-call rota

Desirable:

*

SafeLives IDVA or Women’s Aid DAPA qualification

*

Safeguarding Adults/Children Level 2

*

Experience working with high-risk domestic abuse cases

*

Knowledge of housing law, criminal justice processes and welfare benefits
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Reference: 224805838

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