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Social Care IDVA

Service Care Solutions - Social Work
Posted 4 days ago, valid for a day
Location

London, Greater London W2 2HB, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Social Care IDVA position is located in Westminster & the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, offering ongoing employment for 35 hours per week with the possibility of remote work for up to two days.
  • This role is exclusively for female applicants, as permitted under the Equality Act 2010.
  • The successful candidate will need extensive experience in domestic abuse advocacy, crisis intervention, or a similar frontline role, as well as strong knowledge of relevant legislation and safeguarding frameworks.
  • Key responsibilities include crisis intervention, multi-agency collaboration, case management, and delivering training to social care professionals.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, though specific figures were not provided in the job description.
Social Care IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advocate)Location: Westminster & Royal Borough of Kensington and ChelseaContract:Ā On-goingHours: 35 hours per week (up to two days remote working)This role is open to female applicants only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.About the OrganisationOur client is a leading organisation dedicated to supporting women and girls affected by domestic abuse. Through trauma-informed services and strong multi-agency partnerships, they empower survivors to rebuild their lives and create safer futures.The Role As a Social Care IDVA, you will provide specialist domestic abuse support within Family and Childrenā€™s Services. You will offer direct intervention for survivors, as well as training for social care professionals to enhance institutional responses. This is a crucial role in embedding best practices for safeguarding women and children experiencing domestic abuse.Key Responsibilities
  • Crisis Intervention & Advocacy: Provide tailored safety planning, risk assessments, and crisis support to women at risk.
  • Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work alongside Family and Childrenā€™s Services to improve early intervention and responses to domestic abuse cases.
  • Case Management: Advocate for survivors, ensuring access to legal, housing, and financial support.
  • Training & Upskilling: Deliver training to social care professionals to improve their response to domestic abuse.
  • Risk Assessment & Safeguarding: Identify risks and refer survivors to MARAC and other relevant services.
  • Policy & Best Practice: Embed trauma-informed, survivor-led support within social care settings.
About You
  • Extensive experience in domestic abuse advocacy, crisis intervention, or a similar frontline role.
  • Strong knowledge of domestic abuse legislation, child protection, and safeguarding frameworks.
  • Multi-agency working experience, including collaboration with social workers, legal professionals, and housing providers.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to advocate for survivors and influence systemic change.
  • Experience delivering training, supporting professionals to develop a trauma-informed approach.
How to ApplyThis is an urgent requirement, and we are seeking a candidate who canĀ start as soon as possible. If you have the skills and experience to make a real impact in this role, please submit your CV at the earliest opportunity. If you have any questions and want to talk further about the position please contact Oliver Jefferson on .uk or call

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reedā€™s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reedā€™s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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