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Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA)
Reference: MAY20261391
Expiry date: 22:59, Mon, 25th May 2026
Location: Leyland
Benefits: A benefits package focused on work‑life balance. 25 days paid leave (FTE) plus bank holidays. Access to Employee Assistance Programme EAP Health Cash Plan via Medicash.
We’re Hiring: Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA)
Organisation: Key Unlocking Futures (part of Progress Housing Group)
Salary: Grade E – £28,476 to £29,470
Location: Leyland
Hours: 36.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
An ideal next step for professionals building a career in domestic abuse advocacy
This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are already qualified as an IDVA or who are working in related frontline or support roles and are ready to progress into a specialist domestic abuse advocacy position.
We welcome applications from candidates who:
- Hold a recognised IDVA qualification or
- Have relevant experience and are committed to achieving IDVA accreditation with structured organisational support
- This role has been designed to support professional development while maintaining high‑quality, safe service delivery.
You may currently be working in roles such as:
- Refuge or housing support
- Family, youth or community work
- Mental health or substance misuse services
- MARRAC administration or coordination
- Charity or third‑sector caseworker roles
- Police, probation or criminal justice support roles
In post, you will benefit from high‑quality supervision, professional mentoring and ongoing peer support, within a well‑established, trauma‑informed service that values both experience and continued professional development.
Support from day one
We recognise the responsibility and emotional demands of IDVA work. You will be supported through:
- No unsupervised high‑risk cases during your development period
- A gradual and supported caseload build‑up
- A named supervisor / mentor
- Regular reflective supervision focused on practice and wellbeing
- Clear escalation routes for managing risk
- A fully funded IDVA qualification pathway, where required, with a clear and supportive timeline
What the role involves
As an IDVA, you will provide specialist, trauma‑informed advocacy and case management to individuals assessed as being at medium and high risk of domestic abuse.
You will:
- Carry out risk assessment, safety planning and needs‑led support
- Work in partnership with statutory and voluntary agencies
- Advocate on behalf of survivors to ensure their voices are heard
- Represent cases at MARRAC and through multi‑agency pathways
This is a rewarding role where your work directly contributes to safer outcomes and positive change for individuals and families.
What we’re looking for
An experienced or developing specialist
- Experience supporting vulnerable individuals within safeguarding, advocacy or casework settings
- Experience of conducting risk assessments, safety planning and multi‑agency working
- A strong commitment to empowering survivors and supporting informed choice
- Confidence communicating and advocating on behalf of clients within trauma‑informed services
Digitally skilled and organised
- Comfortable using digital systems to maintain accurate case records
- Outcome‑focused, organised and professional
Ability to travel
- Due to the community‑based nature of the role, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential
What we offer
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme with employer contributions (typically up to 5%)
- Medicash Health Cash Plan (optical, dental and therapies)
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
- TOIL and flexible working options
- Access to wellbeing resources, mental health support and staff networks
Key Unlocking Futures, a core partner within the DASSL (Domestic Abuse Support Services Lancashire) network, is a leading charity delivering life‑changing support across Lancashire.
For over 30 years, Key Unlocking Futures has supported people before crisis point and empowered individuals and families to rebuild their lives. Each year, we support more than 7,000 people, with our domestic abuse services playing a vital role across the county.
Ready to make a real difference?
If you’re looking for a role where your work genuinely changes lives, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Unlocking Futures is part of Progress Housing Group.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Applications from under‑represented groups are particularly encouraged.
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Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA)
Reference: MAY20261391
Expiry date: 22:59, Mon, 25th May 2026
Location: Leyland
Benefits: A benefits package focused on work‑life balance. 25 days paid leave (FTE) plus bank holidays. Access to Employee Assistance Programme EAP Health Cash Plan via Medicash.
We’re Hiring: Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA)
Organisation: Key Unlocking Futures (part of Progress Housing Group)Salary: Grade E – £28,476 to £29,470Location: LeylandHours: 36.5 hours per weekContract: Permanent
An ideal next step for professionals building a career in domestic abuse advocacy
This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are already qualified as an IDVA or who are working in related frontline or support roles and are ready to progress into a specialist domestic abuse advocacy position.
We welcome applications from candidates who:
- Hold a recognised IDVA qualification or
- Have relevant experience and are committed to achieving IDVA accreditation with structured organisational support
- This role has been designed to support professional development while maintaining high‑quality, safe service delivery.
You may currently be working in roles such as:
- Refuge or housing support
- Family, youth or community work
- Mental health or substance misuse services
- MARRAC administration or coordination
- Charity or third‑sector caseworker roles
- Police, probation or criminal justice support roles
In post, you will benefit from high‑quality supervision, professional mentoring and ongoing peer support, within a well‑established, trauma‑informed service that values both experience and continued professional development.
Support from day one
We recognise the responsibility and emotional demands of IDVA work. You will be supported through:
- No unsupervised high‑risk cases during your development period
- A gradual and supported caseload build‑up
- A named supervisor / mentor
- Regular reflective supervision focused on practice and wellbeing
- Clear escalation routes for managing risk
- A fully funded IDVA qualification pathway, where required, with a clear and supportive timeline
What the role involves
As an IDVA, you will provide specialist, trauma‑informed advocacy and case management to individuals assessed as being at medium and high risk of domestic abuse.
You will:
- Carry out risk assessment, safety planning and needs‑led support
- Work in partnership with statutory and voluntary agencies
- Advocate on behalf of survivors to ensure their voices are heard
- Represent cases at MARRAC and through multi‑agency pathways
This is a rewarding role where your work directly contributes to safer outcomes and positive change for individuals and families.
What we’re looking for
An experienced or developing specialist
- Experience supporting vulnerable individuals within safeguarding, advocacy or casework settings
- Experience of conducting risk assessments, safety planning and multi‑agency working
- A strong commitment to empowering survivors and supporting informed choice
- Confidence communicating and advocating on behalf of clients within trauma‑informed services
Digitally skilled and organised
- Comfortable using digital systems to maintain accurate case records
- Outcome‑focused, organised and professional
Ability to travel
- Due to the community‑based nature of the role, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential
What we offer
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme with employer contributions (typically up to 5%)
- Medicash Health Cash Plan (optical, dental and therapies)
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
- TOIL and flexible working options
- Access to wellbeing resources, mental health support and staff networks
Key Unlocking Futures, a core partner within the DASSL (Domestic Abuse Support Services Lancashire) network, is a leading charity delivering life‑changing support across Lancashire.
For over 30 years, Key Unlocking Futures has supported people before crisis point and empowered individuals and families to rebuild their lives. Each year, we support more than 7,000 people, with our domestic abuse services playing a vital role across the county.
Ready to make a real difference?
If you’re looking for a role where your work genuinely changes lives, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Unlocking Futures is part of Progress Housing Group.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Applications from under‑represented groups are particularly encouraged.
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