GDASS Independent Domestic Violence Advisor

GDASS Independent Domestic Violence Advisor 

37 hours per week 

£30,553pa plus £750 care allowance

Make a difference where it matters most

Are you an experienced Domestic Abuse professional looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to adults and children affected by domestic abuse?

This is an independent, victim-focused role. You will provide practical and emotional support, identify risk, support safety planning, and work alongside partners and services to ensure victims are safeguarded effectively. You’ll also help shape safeguarding responses through clear, confident advocacy—especially when navigating complex legal and housing processes.

What you’ll do

• Provide specialist IDVA support to victims of domestic abuse, including those experiencing high-risk coercive control and multiple forms of harm.
• Undertake risk assessment and develop tailored safety plans that reflect each person’s circumstances, wishes, and needs.
• Advocate and support victims through key processes, including criminal justice pathways, multi-agency safeguarding arrangements, and housing interventions.
• Work effectively with professionals across health, police, housing, probation, children’s services, and community agencies to coordinate safe outcomes.
• Support reporting and engagement with the system—where appropriate—empowering victims to make informed choices.
• Manage complex cases with sensitivity, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely updates on risk and safeguarding actions.
• Ensure confidentiality and informed consent, explaining options clearly and supporting victims to understand the implications of decisions.
• Deliver practical support that may include signposting to specialist services, helping with safety measures, and addressing immediate barriers to safety.
• Be a confident voice in multi-agency meetings and safeguarding forums, using evidence-based reasoning and a victim-first approach.

What we’re looking for

Experience supporting victims affected by domestic abuse, including those who may be at high risk.

Strong understanding of safeguarding principles, risk assessment, safety planning, and multi-agency working.

Excellent communication skills—listening first, then translating complex information into clear, supportive guidance.

Confidence advocating on behalf of victims, maintaining boundaries, and managing challenging situations with empathy and resilience.
Strong organisational skills, including accurate case recording, effective time management, and the ability to prioritise in a crisis.

Preferred experience working with Older People, within a support setting. 

Please note that if you are successful in this role, we will require a DBS check to be completed. Further details will be sent following offer.

Benefits

In support and recognition of our colleagues who will help us deliver our employer strategy, we offer a fantastic benefits package. This includes.

Trust based flexible working and supportive and friendly teams

25 days annual holiday entitlement, increasing to 30 days

One day off for your birthday

Opportunity to buy or sell annual leave

A defined contribution pension scheme GSA matches up to 6% contributions

We offer a service which provides 24/7 online GP appointments, second medical opinions, health checks, mental health support, 24/7 medical health helpline, wellbeing app, nutrition advice and fitness plans and legal and financial support.

Access to Blue Light discount card membership

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

Cycle to work Scheme

Eligible for occupational sick pay