• Locations

  Ilford, London

• Salary

  £40000 - £42000 per annum

• Sector

  Social Care, Social Care & Health

• Type

  Contract / Interim

Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)

Location: Ilford/Barkingside, East London
Contract: 1-year fixed-term contract
Working Pattern: 4 days office-based, 1 day working from home

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to join a frontline domestic abuse service in East London.

This is an opportunity to provide specialist support to survivors of domestic abuse, helping them manage risk, improve their safety and access the support they need.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support to survivors of domestic abuse, particularly those experiencing high-risk situations.

• Complete risk assessments and develop individualised safety plans.

• Offer practical and emotional support using a trauma-informed, survivor-centred approach.

• Advocate on behalf of survivors and liaise with partner agencies, including the police, social services and other specialist services.

• Support survivors to access housing, legal advice and other relevant services.

• Attend multi-agency meetings and contribute to coordinated responses to domestic abuse.

• Maintain accurate case records and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed.

• Empower survivors to make informed decisions ab

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual’s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.