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Dorset (Hybrid)
£27752.00 - £29583.00 per annum
Full-time
Contract (BBTECH_RESERVED:Text100)
Job description

We are looking for a resilient and dedicated people to join our new specialist high risk domestic abuse service as Independent Domestic Violence Advocate's (IDVA).

The roles is full time and offered on a hybrid working basis with two days per week from our centrally located office in Boscombe. Due to the nature of the role, the successful applicants would be expected to travel regularly across the Dorset county.

As an IDVA, you'll support victims at some of the most difficult times in their lives. We're looking for someone who is compassionate, adaptable, and committed to providing excellent advocacy and support through a trauma-informed and person-centred approach. You'll be passionate about empowering survivors, building trust, and helping individuals make informed choices while ensuring their safety and wellbeing remain at the heart of your work.

What we offer

At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:

  • 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, an IDVA qualification
  • Clinical supervision: to promote reflective practice and wellbeing


About the role

As a IDVA you will provide high quality support to victims of domestic violence and abuse. You will deliver and provide support in five key areas to support victims to:

  • Feel safer
  • Feel informed about their rights and the criminal justice system
  • Feel listened to and heard
  • Be able to implement healthy coping mechanisms
  • Be connected with services who are available to help them
  • Ideally, you will hold an approved and accredited IDVA qualification (or you must be willing to work towards one)


You will need

  • A strong understanding of domestic abuse and violence and the impact this has on victims.
  • Experience of working with victims of crime (preferably domestic abuse) including completing risk assessments and safety planning
  • Experience of managing a caseload and keeping clear case management records
  • Experience of adapting communication styles to be able to effectively communicate
  • An understanding of trauma informed practice and how to implement this within your work
  • A through understanding of the criminal justice system and the Victim's Code
  • An understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and other legal requirements
  • Good IT skills including experience with working within bespoke case management systems and using Microsoft Office Packages
  • Organised and methodical approach to work with the ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload


This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability, please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangement

About Us

Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.

How to apply

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.

 

Organisation
Victim Support View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size More than 1000
Posted on: 09 September 2026
Closing date: 07 October 2026 at 08:33
Job ref: 6949
Tags: Social / Support Work