Domestic Abuse Practitioner

We are currently recruiting for Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVA), including a Specialist BAME IDVA, and Domestic Abuse Practitioners (DAP) to join a well-established domestic abuse service supporting individuals affected by domestic abuse.

Job Title: Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) / Specialist BAME IDVA / Domestic Abuse Practitioner (DAP)
Location: Staffordshire / Stoke-on-Trent (Hybrid/Home-based may be considered for the right candidate)
Hours: Full-time - Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week)
Contract: Temporary
Pay Rate: Up to £22 per hour (Umbrella)

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a caseload of individuals affected by domestic abuse
• Completing DASH risk assessments, safety planning, and ongoing risk management
• Providing advocacy and practical support to clients
• Working closely with safeguarding teams and multi-agency partners, including MARAC
• Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring compliance with safeguarding procedures
• Supporting clients to access housing, legal, health, and other support services

Experience Required:

• Previous experience working within domestic abuse services
• Experience using the DASH Risk Assessment and safety planning
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and risk management
• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals with complex needs
• For the Specialist BAME IDVA role, experience supporting Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, including clients with English as a second language and those with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF), is highly desirable
• Enhanced DBS (Child & Adult) and Right to Work in the UK

Please Note: Due to the nature of these roles, applications are open to female candidates only, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced domestic abuse professionals who are passionate about empowering survivors and delivering high-quality, person-centred support.