Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)

• Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
• Location: Agile across Sefton
• Contract: Permanent (2 posts)
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours per week.
• DBS Check: Enhanced
• Closing Date: Monday 3^rd February 2025

 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our established IDVA team as part of the Communities department at Sefton Council, offering support to adult victims of domestic abuse.  

You will be experienced in working within the field of domestic abuse and committed to providing a quality service to vulnerable victims as part of a crisis intervention response. You will also be part of the Council’s plan for building stronger communities working collaboratively within our localities.

This role provides an opportunity to contribute to the delivery of the best possible outcomes for our communities and for you to play an active role, having excellent communication and liaison skills are essential. You will be in regular contact with victims, colleagues across the Council and a range of external agencies. The role involves active case management, therefore excellent time management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines is essential. The successful candidate will be expected to travel independently and work in different locations across the borough as required.

What you will need to succeed

The successful applicant will need an understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse, preferably experience of working with victims at high risk of harm and have an IDVA accreditation or willingness to work towards one as part of the role.

Excellent organisation skills and the ability to prioritise and work under pressure with empathy for those you are supporting are also essential to the role as it will involve completing risk assessments, safety plans and working with partner agencies to develop multi-agency plans to support victims effectively.

Your confident and connected Borough 

Sefton is a vibrant local authority on a journey of aspiration and ambition as it works towards delivering its exciting 2030 Vision.  This journey is shared with our partners and communities as we strive to ensure Sefton is a confident and connected Borough. 

Sefton has a strong track record of partnership working and for having a motivated and dedicated workforce that is resilient and adaptable, it puts the Council in the best possible place to meet the challenges and opportunities ahead. 

If this is you, we look forward to receiving your application for this role. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore you are required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings that are not ‘protected’ (i.e. filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2013.