Domestic Violence Support Worker

Job description

We are looking for an experienced, resilient and proactive Senior Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (Senior IDVA) to join our specialist domestic abuse service. Working with some of the highest-risk victims, you will provide expert advocacy, safety planning and risk management, ensuring victims receive the support, protection and representation they need to navigate abuse, recovery and the criminal justice system.

This is an opportunity to combine complex casework with professional leadership, supporting colleagues, building strong multi-agency partnerships and helping shape effective responses to domestic abuse across the wider system.

This role is full-time (37.5 hours per week) and is based across London, with a mix of office and home-based working. Potential travel across the service area will be required to attend partner meetings, MARACs and support delivery requirements.

Do you want to make a difference every day?
Do you have the expertise to support victims at times of crisis while helping shape best practice across multi-agency domestic abuse services?
Can you build strong relationships with police, criminal justice partners and safeguarding agencies to improve outcomes for victims and their families?

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

What we offer

At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:

Flexible Working Options : Including hybrid working.
Generous Annual Leave : 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
Birthday Leave : An extra day off for your birthday.
Pension Plan : 5% employer contribution.
Enhanced Allowances : Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
Exclusive Discounts : High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
Financial Wellbeing : Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
Wellbeing Support : Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
Inclusive Networks : Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-10-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English