FCWA

IDVA Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) Location: FCWA Offices, 77 Montague Street, Blackpool, FY4 1AT Salary : £26,500 (unqualified) - £28,500 (qualified or after 2 years of service) Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday Friday: 9:00am 5:00 pm) Closing Date: 24th December 2025 Main Purpose and Scope of the Job FCWA is an innovative, exciting, and friendly organisation run by a staff team who are passionate about bringing an end to domestic and sexual violence. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse. The IDVA Role and Key Responsibilities The IDVA will manage high profile / intensive case work To establish the risks to and the needs of survivors, identifying and prioritising those at the highest risk To support the empowerment of survivors, assisting them to recognise the dynamics of domestic abuse present in their own situation, and to help them regain control of their lives To ensure that SafeLives DASH Risk assessment, Individual Safety & Support Plans are completed and updated on a regular basis. To ensure that support planning is outcome focused and that clients inform the type and level of support that they receive. Skills and Qualifications Knowledge of domestic violence its impact on victims and their children (physical, emotional, financial and sexual, with knowledge of honour- based violence , forced marriage and Female Genital Mutilation) Knowledge of perpetrators abusive behaviours within relationships, including family relationships, male victims and same sex relationships. Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and ability to address them appropriately. At least one years experience of managing a caseload and of supporting service users. Experience of partnership working and of maintaining excellent working relationships with a range of stakeholders. Previous experience of using computer-based systems to accurately record work and client details. Benefits Birthday day off Employee Assistance Programme Regular staff support sessions Contributory pension scheme Death in Service insurance Ongoing training and professional development Friendly, values-driven team environment To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for FCWA, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application. Please note that we reserve the right to withdraw or close this vacancy at any time. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and clearance.