IDVA

Job title - IDVA

Location - Greater Manchester

Length of contract - Initially 8 weeks with the possibility of extension

Hours per week - 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Hourly rate - £22.00 per hour Umbrella

Are you driven to make a real difference for families affected by domestic abuse?

Do you have experience supporting survivors, children, and individuals with complex needs?

If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Our client

Our client, a leading housing association, offers a dedicated domestic abuse partnership across Greater Manchester. We are currently seeking an experienced IDVA to work on a temporary basis for an initial period of 8 weeks with the potential for extension. The role is 35 hours per week and includes a mix of home and office working and a blended approach to support through both face to face and telephone support.

The role

As an IDVA you will.

• Manage a caseload of high-risk cases across the area.
• Represent the organisation at MARAC meetings and case review meetings.
• Undertake safety planning and risk assessments (DASH) with survivors.
• Focus on the most urgent cases first, stepping in quickly with short- to medium-term crisis support, safety plans, and one-on-one help.
• Work directly with survivors to connect them (and their children) to services that will keep them safe.
• Speak up for survivors and make sure agencies take action to address the abuse.
• Offer both practical help and emotional support.
• Keep accurate notes on the system about your cases.
• Share important information with internal teams and partner agencies.
• Work with other agencies, helping build a strong, joined-up response to domestic abuse.

The candidate

• A recognised relevant qualification or significant experience of managing high risk cases.
• Experience of attending MARAC and case review meetings.
• Significant experience working with families and children in crisis.
• Strong knowledge of domestic abuse dynamics and safeguarding frameworks.
• Excellent communication and partnership working skills.
• An Enhanced DBS is required for this role.

For more information, please contact Annabelle on 0161 838 3616.

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