Female Independent Domestic and Sexual Violence Advisor (IDSVA)

Female Independent Domestic and Sexual Violence Advisor (IDSVA)

Role Type: Temp to Perm
Location: Bristol
Hours: Full Time 37.5hrs a week Mon-Fri (+1 in 6 Saturday mornings)
Salary: £14.67 per hour + £1.77 holiday pay (£28,598 per annum)
  
Overview:

Are you passionate about supporting women experiencing domestic and gender-based violence? Do you have the resilience, empathy, and drive to work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment?

We are recruiting for a Female Independent Domestic and Sexual Violence Advisor (IDSVA)* to join a specialist respite accommodation service in Bristol. This innovative project provides short-term, safe housing and intensive support for women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and fleeing domestic or gender-based abuse.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic, trauma-informed service that supports women facing multiple disadvantage, helping them move toward safety, recovery, and independence.

About the Role

You will work within a small, dedicated team delivering specialist domestic abuse support within a safehouse setting. The service provides emergency accommodation and rapid, coordinated support to women at high risk.
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering specialist IDVA interventions and risk assessments
Providing personalised, trauma-informed support and case management
Supporting women to access housing pathways and move-on options
Working collaboratively with partner agencies including police, health, housing, and substance misuse services
Advocating on behalf of survivors to improve safety and outcomes
Supporting women to rebuild confidence, increase safety, and make informed choices
The role involves rota-based working, including evenings and weekends, with additional payments for unsocial hours. About You:

Ideally hold an IDVA qualification (or be willing to work towards one)
Have experience supporting vulnerable women, particularly those affected by domestic or sexual abuse and multiple disadvantage
Be confident delivering trauma-informed, person-centred support
Have strong communication, problem-solving, and partnership-working skills
Be able to manage a complex caseload in a fast-paced environment
Have a good understanding of safeguarding, housing pathways, and relevant legislation
You will be committed to empowering women through a compassionate, non-judgemental, and strengths-based approach. What We Offer

Up to 30 days annual leave (depending on service)
Additional leave days, including International Women’s Day
Pension contribution (minimum 5%)
Ongoing training and professional development
Health and wellbeing support
Cycle to Work scheme
Long service recognition Important Information

This role is open to female applicants only and is exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 due to the nature of the service.

For more info, please contact Nathan Jackson on (phone number removed) or apply now