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Male Independent Domestic Victim Advocate We are looking for a proactive and compassionate Male Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) to join the Ashraya Project supporting Male Victims & Survivors. This role is hybrid, working from home and the office in London and also involves regular travel throughout the area. Please note that the charity is committed to provide support where victims can choose to be supported by someone of their own gender and so this post is open to male applicants only as being male is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Position: 6208 Male Independent Domestic Victim Advocate Location: Greater London Hours: Monday to Friday - Flexible dependent on service delivery and client need Contract: Fixed Term, until 31.03.26 Salary: Qualified: FTE, Total £31,411.00 per annum - This includes £28,611.00 per annum plus £2,800 per annum London Weighting Allowance. Unqualified: FTE, Total £29,630.20 per annum - This includes £26,830.20 per annum plus £2,800 per annum London Weighting Allowance Closing Date: 24th July 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if enough suitable applications are received. The Role As a Male Independent Domestic Violence Advocate you will ensure that male survivors safety & housing needs are met. You will provide specialist support at the moment of crisis, providing advocacy & support to access safe accommodation ensuring the safety, security & dignity of service users & their children. Key Responsibilities: Assess risks and needs using evidence-based checklists. Focus on high-risk cases with short to medium-term crisis intervention. Assist high-risk victims in accessing safety services. Deliver tailored support and information. Understand legal frameworks for protecting children and vulnerable adults. Provide advocacy on legal, housing, health, and financial options. Empower clients to recognize domestic abuse dynamics. Participate in Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC). Work with a team to deliver respectful, dignified, and sensitive services. Maintain accurate and confidential case records. Comply with data protection laws and organizational policies. Stay updated with procedures, policies, and professional codes. About You Ideally, you will have knowledge about legal remedies for domestic abuse victims and have experience working with drug, alcohol, and mental health issues. An understanding benefits, housing, and homelessness would also be beneficial. You will need: Knowledge of domestic abuse and its impact on victims and children. Awareness and understanding of the barriers men face when accessing support services. To demonstrate proficiency in English, both verbally and in writing. Experience in statutory, voluntary, or multi-agency settings. Competency in risk and needs assessments. An understanding of safeguarding issues. Direct service delivery experience to victims or vulnerable people. Ability to manage complex caseloads and prioritise work. Strong crisis management skills. Effective communication, negotiation, and advisory skills. Commitment to equal opportunities and diversity. If you are passionate about supporting victims of crime and have the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply. Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details once you apply. In Return Benefits include: Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working. Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave. Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday. Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution. Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments. Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts. Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance. Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support. Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes. Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans. Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression. About the Organisation This independent charity provides a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. Working towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System, everyone at the charity is driven by the Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. As part of the commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. The charity is also a Disability Confident Employer and provides a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition, which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of the selection process, the team will be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. You may have experience in areas such as Housing, Homelessness, Mental Health, Care, Outreach, Crisis, Family, Children, Housing Support Worker, Homelessness Support Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, Care Support Worker, Outreach Support Worker, Crisis Support Worker s, Family Support Worker, Children s Support Worker, IDVA, IDVSA, Abuse, Advocate, Advocacy. Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.

Location : Head Office/ Pan-London (Hybrid) Salary : £31,531 - £33,696 per annum (Please note that applicants are usually appointed at the bottom of the relevant band) Hours : 37.5 hours per week Contract: Fixed Term Contract (Until 31st January 2027) Closing Date: Monday 4th August 2025 Closing Time: 00:00am Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as a Housing First Multiple Disadvantage Outreach and Advocacy Worker at Solace Women's Aid. We exist to end the harm done through gender-based violence. Our aim is to work to prevent violence and abuse, as well as providing services to meet the individual needs of survivors, particularly women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives, free from abuse. Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory. About the Service Housing First supports the most entrenched, excluded and hard to reach service users. It focuses on finding permanent housing as quickly as possible and then addressing the issues that have contributed to an individual s homelessness. The Ruby Project, is a specialist Housing First programme supporting women who have experienced VAWG and other difficulties such as, substance misuse, experience of the criminal jusice system, having children removed from their care, mental and physical health issues etc. I want someone who I can do nice things with, too, not someone who just talks about what has gone wrong, or drugs and other things I think about those negatives all the time anyway and I want a worker who I can feel positive with, happy (service user supported by another Housing First Project). About the Role Accountabilities Provide a high-quality case work support and information service to victims/survivors who have experienced domestic and/or sexual violence. Advocate on behalf of clients with external agencies where appropriate, including at the MARAC Provide Solution-focused casework interventions with women who have experienced VAWG and Multiple Disadvantage Provide emotional support using a trauma informed approach. Build and maintain supportive relationships with women. Contribute to the completion of outcomes reports and funding returns when required. Complete all documents when support work commences and keep up to date with any changing risks to or from the woman. Empower women to access benefits and services they need. Involve service users in the design, development, and delivery of the service. Engage with a wide range of professionals (some of whom may have very different approaches to problem solving) through a multi-agency approach, and advocate to agencies on behalf of the Project and its service users. Promote coordinated, joined-up service delivery for service users between violence against women services and drug and alcohol agencies, mental health, housing, health and legal agencies. Contribute to a service-wide communications plan and ensure that information about the service is widely available locally to other agencies and is also readily accessible to potential service users. Educate a wide range of agencies and stakeholders about the challenges faced by women experiencing multiple disadvantage. Contribute to monitoring and evaluation of the Project Be self-motivated to research processes and services in order to fully support and advocate for the women. Fully engage with the team and all support and team spaces offered, supporting colleagues with the difficulties they face and celebrating positive outcomes. Attend regular supervision sessions with your Line Manager Attend case review meetings and contribute to effective team communication. Ensure that creative and effective relationships are established with other teams and external organisations, particularly those that offer a service to our service users Ensure compliance with all legal and contractual reporting requirements in relation to service delivery Keep and maintain accurate and confidential records of all work undertaken. Contribute to service user feedback and voice in service delivery and service development. To ensure that individuals coming into contact with Solace are safeguarded and that appropriate safeguarding action is taken in respect of any concerns. About You Values, Behaviours and Competencies Committed to the purpose of Solace Women s Aid, ensuring that the service user is at the heart of service delivery and development An intersectional feminist understanding of Violence against Women and Girls Committed to fostering innovation and continuous improvement in working practice Flexible and open to new challenges, ideas and experiences, and able to be self-reflective Committed to understanding diversity and ensuring anti-discriminatory practice is applied in all forms of our work Non-judgemental with a commitment to self-care within the team Collaborative, building relationships with internal and external partners. Knowledge, skills and experience Some experience in providing emotional and/or practical support to women who have experienced VAWG, homelessness or multiple disadvantages. Knowledge of the particular needs of women from diverse communities and the barriers to accessing support faced by women from a global majority background. Experience of working in partnerships with other agencies e.g. signposting, making referrals, supporting with appointments An understanding of the impact of trauma on women experiencing abuse Awareness of the intersection between severe and multiple disadvantages and VAWG, and an understanding of how the intersection of these issues can make it difficult for people to engage with support. A good knowledge of safeguarding practice and procedures Ability to provide strengths-based support. A resilient and assertive approach to reaching out to and building trust and positive relationships with women who have complex/multiple needs and who may present as reluctant to engage and/or may be presenting in crisis. Excellent organisational, ICT, written and verbal communication skills. Thorough knowledge and understanding of current safeguarding legislation, frameworks and procedures and practical application. We understand that you may not have all the knowledge, experience, and skills mentioned in the Job Profile Document. However, your interpersonal skills, passion to have a positive impact, commitment to our purpose, and ability to learn quickly and collaborate effectively will be equally important. What we can offer you We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including: Flexible working Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training) Generous holiday entitlement Employer pension contribution Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay Access to Inclusion Networks Daily clinical debriefing Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings Flow & Restore yoga classes Meditation sessions Cycle to Work Scheme How to apply When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document: Values, Behaviours & Competencies Knowledge, Experience and Skills Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect. We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work. This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks. No agencies.

Job Title: Independent Gender Violence Advocate (IGVA) Location: The GAIA Centre (Lambeth) Salary: £28,857.12 per annum (Inclusive of London Weighting, which may not be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement) Contract type: Full Time, Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week This is an opportunity to join Refuge as an IGVA supporting women and children who are impacted by different strands of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). The independent gender violence advocate will work closely with victims of gender-based violence from the point of crisis, to provide high quality independent advocacy and support to survivors of gender-based violence at the highest risk and their children. The role will be part of increasing the ability of partner agencies to recognise, reject and respond appropriately and safely to all forms of gender-based violence (including domestic violence, sexual, financial and emotional abuse, female genital mutilation, forced marriage and honour-based violence). The job involves working within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership protocols and procedures that prioritise the safety of survivors. The post holder will empower survivors by providing them with emotional, practical and personal welfare support. The job involves ensuring that women are provided with a safe, supportive and welcoming environment, enabling them to access their rights, make decisions and increase their life options The job involves working within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership protocols and procedures that prioritise the safety of survivors. The job involves informing survivors of the full range of civil, criminal, and practical options that might increase their safety. Closing Date: 09:00am 5 August 2025 Interview Date: 14 and 15 August 2025

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you! We are looking for a Health and Social Care IDVA Salary: £26,000 - £32,000 Location: Across Westminster Social Care and Hammersmith Head Office Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2026 Hours p/w 35 hours per week (some working from home up to 2 days) This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Please note : Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting. About us Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community. We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies. Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability. About the role: The Social Care IDVA will work within a dynamic, fast paced, crisis intervention, advocacy, and support service to ensure the voice of survivors informs every stage of the process, specialising in working with women whose families are involved with Family Children Services and risk to children is a factor. You will work to make proactive contact and provide high quality advocacy and support based upon a client led needs and risk assessment to women, focusing on working with those aged 18 and over who access the domestic abuse service. This role is part advocacy, part training/education and project work to improve response to victim/survivors experiencing domestic abuse. You will be embedded in the local authority Family Children Services team, working with Social Care professionals to ensure they adopt a trauma informed approach, can recognise the dynamics of domestic abuse and are providing more holistic support. You will be the domestic abuse subject matter expert on site, upskilling fellow professionals and acting as a point of contact for any clients experiencing domestic abuse and support requirements from Family Children Services. The Social Care project was established in 2021 and has been working in partnership with Hammersmith and Fulham Family Children Services, so the IDVAs will inherit strong working relationships and a commitment from all parties to offering more trauma-informed services. The borough has a focus on prioritising and developing good DA work in social care and this is an opportunity to be a major player in institutional change, ensuring that women accessing Family Children services for their children have an improved experience and that the local authorities are leading the way for all survivors engaging with their services. Advance delivers nationally accredited, quality marked services in Hammersmith & Fulham, Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, Brent, Ealing, and across parts of East London . We work within a coordinated partnership response to domestic violence to provide independent domestic violence advocacy and support for women, children and young people and women s community services for women who are involved in the criminal justice system, in anti-social behaviour or are at risk of breaking the law. About You: You will have an excellent understanding of domestic violence and its effects on women and children and of best practice within the domestic abuse in various areas of need, with particular knowledge on children safeguarding/legislation. As an experienced domestic violence advocate who has worked with complex and multiple needs, the post holder will be skilled in risk management and safety planning, remaining calm in a crisis and in handling sensitive information on a daily basis. Experience of direct work with female survivors of domestic violence, of supporting women with child safeguarding, needs, and of working within safeguarding procedures is essential for this post, as is the need to adopt and promote a strong partnership approach to service provision. To be successful as the Health and Social Care IDVA you will need the below experience and skills: You will establish positive, proactive, and innovative working relationships with housing services and partner agencies. Provide high-quality crisis intervention, information, advocacy, and proactive support to women referred to the service, in respect to risk management and safety planning, criminal and civil remedies, housing, health, welfare rights, and children s legislation. Your abilities extends to assessing the needs and risks of survivors, carry out short and longer-term risk management, safety planning and support and identify and refer to services appropriate to their needs. Advising women of their rights and options for seeking help and support from other agencies and proactively advocate to ensure barriers to accessing support and protection are reduced. You will work as an advocate and educator to raise awareness and upskill professionals within Children Social Care plus work with colleagues to successfully develop and deliver training. How to apply: Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered. Closing Date for Applications : Sunday 9 March :59 Interviews are taking place on rolling basis Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate What we can offer you - Employee Benefits: A 35-hour working week An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!) Additional days off to celebrate International Women s Day , and for religious observance and moving home Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more Pension scheme Enhanced maternity/adoption provision Access to our Employee Assistance Programme Employee eye-care scheme Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation Organisation wide away days Thorough induction and training Career development pathways Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and we will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs. Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits. Safeguarding Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.

Black Country Women's AidLet us introduce ourselves Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking. Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions. All services are client and needs led. Community Services Directorate Within this directorate the following vital services are delivered;Black Country Women's Aid Community Services include; Community Domestic Abuse Support Services (Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley) Black Country IRIS (primary care) educator and advocacy service Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Services (Black Country) Black Country Sexual Abuse Forum Black Country Counselling Service Domestic and sexual abuse Children and Young person's service (Black Country) West Midlands Stalking Service Ask Marc (Male abuse referral centre) This position is located within the Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service The BCWA Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service supports victims of domestic violence and abuse in Sandwell, Dudley, Wolverhampton and Walsall through a range of contracted/commissioning arrangements. The service works in partnership with other services within BCWA and key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users. Our integrated approach provides effective holistic support for survivors of abuse using a trauma-informed approach. The team: Our specialist Community Domestic Abuse Support Service supports male and female victims of domestic violence and abuse living in Sandwell, Dudley and Walsall through a range of contracted/ commissioning arrangements. The service works in partnership with other services within BCWA and key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users. Our integrated approach provides effective holistic support for survivors of abuse using a trauma-informed approach. We have a team of supportive, dedicated, self-driven individuals who empower clients to make informed choices, helping them to live a life free from abuse. Job RoleJob Title: Sandwell Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)Position available: 1 full-time position, covering the Sandwell areaSalary: £24,310.04 (unqualified)/ £26,430.04 (qualified) Closing date: 22 December 2022 BCWA reserve the right to close this advertisement early if sufficient applications are received.All interviews will be held via Microsoft TeamsIs this you?We are looking for a qualified/unqualified IDVA (training may be provided for the right candidate) to join our dynamic team. We are looking for someone with experience of supporting victims/survivors of domestic abuse, managing a caseload and understanding the principles of safeguarding children and adults. The postholder will have a good understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse and how this can affect victims.The Role:Our Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVA) provide a high-quality frontline domestic abuse support service to those at high risk of harm. As an IDVA, you will support victims of domestic abuse to assess level of risk, inform victims of their options and develop tailored safety plans to protect the victim and their children. You will work within a multi-agency framework to advocate for the victim, including responding and reporting to Multi-agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC) on behalf of the victim. The role also supports the empowerment of victims/survivors, assisting them to recognise the dynamics of domestic abuse present in their own situation through one-to-one support and group work, to help them regain control of their lives. If you are self-driven, compassionate and hardworking with lots of ambition we would love to hear from you. Important information for all positions Black Country Women's Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Criminal Records Bureau for details of any previous criminal convictions.Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. The post holder must be female. Employment checks As a responsible employer we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks: Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally. To avoid discrimination we treat all job applicants equally. We, therefore, ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK. A copy of these will be taken. Once the successful candidate has been appointed the unsuccessful candidate's documents will be destroyed confidentially. You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you. References Following your interview, two employment references will be sought. One of these should be your current or most recent employer.

We have a new and exciting role in the London Victim and Witness Service, which has created this fabulous opportunity for a Male Independent Domestic Violence Advocate - Housing Specialist to join our specialist team supporting male victims. The role will be home and office based, covering the whole of London, working 37.5 hours a week click apply for full job details

Role: Male Independent Sexual Violence Advocate - MISVA Based: Worcestershire Rate: £27,539 Start Date: ASAP Duration: Fixed Term Contract - End of March 2022 Our client, a specialist charity that provides support to victims of rape and sexual abuse, is looking to recruit a Male ISVA to support and advocate on behalf of adult and child male victims of recent and historic sexual abuse in Worcestershire. You will be working alongside the management team and partner agencies and professionals to ensure sexual violence support services are accessible to male victims and reducing the barriers to access. Synopsis of duties: Develop and deliver a non-therapeutic advocacy and support service to clients aged 5 and above (including work with family members as and when required to help develop a support network) Manage a caseload and provide emotional, practical and advocacy support through the Criminal Justice System Explain criminal, legal and if relevant civil remedies and housing options to the clients and provide information and support around Criminal Injuries Compensation Support clients to access additional services and support including mental health and counselling, housing, benefits, family support, sexual health and SARC Contribute to Safeguarding and risk management decisions and work with the client, management, and partner agencies to ensure the clients safety remains paramount Providing information about the impact of sexual violence and signposting clients and their families to specialist support services Ensure clients are aware of their rights and options Work closely with local and regional communities to improve referral pathways, reduce barriers to support and partnership working Promote the service and ensure clients have access to all available services For cases where the assault was Domestic Violence related complete CAADA DASH RIC assessments and attend MARAC Essential Requirements: Experience of supporting and/or working with vulnerable clients ideally those affected by domestic violence, sexual abuse, CSE and/ or Exploitation An understanding of child protection, safeguarding, safety planning, risk assessments and the Criminal and Civil Justice Systems Proven track record of successfully carrying and managing a complex caseload of clients A background in Advocacy, Supported Housing, Residential Children's Homes, Specialist Youth Work including CSE and County Lines and/ or Social Work would be highly desirable Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.