Female Independent Domestic and Sexual Violence Advisor (IDSVA)
18 days ago
Bristol
• domestic violence, • Supported Accommodation, • domestic abuseFemale Independent Domestic and Sexual Violence Advisor (IDSVA)Role Type: Temp to PermLocation: Bristol Hours: Full Time 37.5hrs a week Mon-Fri (+1 in 6 Saturday mornings) Salary: £14.67 per hour + £1.77 holiday pay (£28,598 per annum)Overview: Are you passionate about supporting women experiencing domestic and gender-based violence? Do you have the resilience, empathy, and drive to work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment? We are recruiting for a Female Independent Domestic and Sexual Violence Advisor (IDSVA)* to join a specialist respite accommodation service in Bristol. This innovative project provides short-term, safe housing and intensive support for women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and fleeing domestic or gender-based abuse. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic, trauma-informed service that supports women facing multiple disadvantage, helping them move toward safety, recovery, and independence.About the Role, • You will work within a small, dedicated team delivering specialist domestic abuse support within a safehouse setting. The service provides emergency accommodation and rapid, coordinated support to women at high risk., • Key responsibilities include:, • Delivering specialist IDVA interventions and risk assessments, • Providing personalised, trauma-informed support and case management, • Supporting women to access housing pathways and move-on options, • Working collaboratively with partner agencies including police, health, housing, and substance misuse services, • Advocating on behalf of survivors to improve safety and outcomes, • Supporting women to rebuild confidence, increase safety, and make informed choices, • The role involves rota-based working, including evenings and weekends, with additional payments for unsocial hours.About You:, • Ideally hold an IDVA qualification (or be willing to work towards one), • Have experience supporting vulnerable women, particularly those affected by domestic or sexual abuse and multiple disadvantage, • Be confident delivering trauma-informed, person-centred support, • Have strong communication, problem-solving, and partnership-working skills, • Be able to manage a complex caseload in a fast-paced environment, • Have a good understanding of safeguarding, housing pathways, and relevant legislation, • You will be committed to empowering women through a compassionate, non-judgemental, and strengths-based approach.What We Offer, • Up to 30 days annual leave (depending on service), • Additional leave days, including International Women’s Day, • Pension contribution (minimum 5%), • Ongoing training and professional development, • Health and wellbeing support, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Long service recognitionImportant InformationThis role is open to female applicants only and is exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 due to the nature of the service. For more info, please contact Nathan Jackson on or apply now.