Female IDVA
CV-LibraryPortsmouth, HampshirepermanentPosted: 3 March 2026
Apply NowBelmont 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
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Provide high-quality, frontline advocacy and crisis intervention for high-risk victims of domestic abuse and stalking
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Undertake comprehensive risk assessments and develop robust, individualised safety plans
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Manage a caseload, prioritising high-risk cases
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Support clients to access housing, legal remedies, criminal and civil justice systems, and other specialist services
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Work within multi-agency frameworks including MARAC, HRDA meetings, and Specialist Domestic Violence Courts
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Advocate on behalf of clients with police, housing, social care, health professionals and other agencies
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Support clients attending court and other key appointments where required
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Participate in a 24/7 on-call rota (including emergency refuge admissions and crisis response outside normal hours)
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Maintain accurate, confidential case records in line with safeguarding and data protection requirements
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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:
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Experience supporting vulnerable individuals within a helping environment
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Strong understanding of domestic abuse, safeguarding, and risk management
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Experience working within multi-agency partnerships
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Ability to manage a complex caseload and prioritise effectively
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Excellent communication, negotiation and advocacy skills
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Strong crisis management abilities
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Commitment to equality, diversity and empowering survivors
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Clean driving licence and access to a vehicle (required for community and on-call work)
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Willingness to participate in a 24/7 on-call rota
Desirable:
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SafeLives IDVA or Women’s Aid DAPA qualification
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Safeguarding Adults/Children Level 2
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Experience working with high-risk domestic abuse cases
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Knowledge of housing law, criminal justice processes and welfare benefits
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