Female* LGBTQ+ Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)
Quick answer
Next Link is hiring a Female* LGBTQ+ Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) on a permanent, part-time basis in South Gloucestershire, UK, paying Point 12 £29,542 (unqualified) or Point 15 £31,015 (qualified) per annum pro rata.
- Role
- Female* LGBTQ+ Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)
- Organization
- Next Link
- Location
- South Gloucestershire, UK
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- Point 12 £29,542 (unqualified) or Point 15 £31,015 (qualified) per annum pro rata
- Category
- Other
The role
Next Link is seeking a Female* LGBTQ+ Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to provide support to victims of domestic abuse in South Gloucestershire, working 18.75 hours per week on a permanent, part-time basis.
What you'll do
- Establish and maintain support to survivors, with a victim centred approach, focussing on safety and recovery
- Providing support to enable survivors to safely maintain their current accommodation, access welfare benefits, legal advice alternative housing, and support services
- To provide age specific trauma informed one to one and group interventions that enable survivors to build emotional resilience and well-being
- To carry out risk assessments including DASH, co-produce safety plans with the service user regularly review the plans, enabling survivors to assess and manage risk to their own and their children’s safety. Amend plans as appropriate when circumstances change and attend the MARAC and refer service users when appropriate
- Champion service user empowerment and involvement
- To liaise effectively and collaboratively with all appropriate agencies and community groups to ensure the best access to services and meaningful community engagement for service users
What it takes
- Understanding of the impact of domestic abuse on survivors
- Experience of support planning and risk assessment
- Experience working with the police, Lighthouse, MASH, Compass, MARAC and DRIVE
- Experience of working within the voluntary and statutory sector with people with learning disabilities
- An understanding of cultural diversity
- IDVA qualification
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Up to 30 days annual leave, 3 extra holidays including International Women’s Day, Excellent development and training opportunities, Employer pension contribution (minimum 5% of your gross salary), Mindful Employer Plus Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Long Service Awards, Health and Wellbeing programme
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in South Gloucestershire, UK.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is Point 12 £29,542 (unqualified) or Point 15 £31,015 (qualified) per annum pro rata.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include understanding of the impact of domestic abuse, experience in support planning and risk assessment, and IDVA qualification.
How do I apply?
Please download the application pack from the Next Link website and complete the application form. Applications should be submitted by 9am on Friday 9th October 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on Next Link's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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