Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (Female*) (E2675) - Leeds Women's Aid

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and enthusiastic Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) to join our team. As an IDVA, you will provide specialist support and advocacy to survivors of domestic abuse, helping them to access the right services and support they need to move forward with their lives. Have you got what it takes, to make a difference? 

If you are passionate about supporting survivors of domestic abuse, and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you! 

You will need: 

• An understanding of IDVA work 

• Experience of providing high quality support to vulnerable individuals and families 

• Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues and services, to deliver a coordinated response to domestic abuse 

• An understanding and experience of working in multi-agency settings.

Leeds Women’s Aid (LWA) is the largest women’s charitable organisation in Leeds and provides services for victims of Domestic Violence and abuse, honour-based violence, forced marriage, trafficking, stalking and harassment and is the lead agency for two consortia, Leeds Domestic Violence Service and Women’s Lives Leeds.

LWA is fully committed to the principles of equality of opportunity and applications are welcome from all sections of the community. LWA is a diverse and inclusive organisation, however we would particularly welcome applications from women from Black, Asian or Minoritised Ethnic communities, who are currently underrepresented at senior levels. 

LWA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff to share this commitment.  An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required before taking up this position. 

* Posts are open to women only (Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1)

For further information and to apply please download a pack from our website: https://leedswomensaid.co.uk/join-our-team/ 

Completed applications should be sent to: recruitment@leedswomensaid.org.uk    

For an informal chat please contact: ShammaB@ldvs.uk  

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK  - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.