DWP Independent Domestic Violence Advocate
Posted 10 days 14 hours ago by Solace Women's Aid
DWP Independent Domestic Violence Advocate
Contract: 9-month maternity cover ending Jan 1st 2026. Hybrid working between the DWP co-location and Tower Hamlets Office.
Vacancy Reference: s662
Closing Date: 21st April 2025
Interview Date: 29th April 2025
Solace is an innovative, exciting, grassroots charity working across London. Our purpose is to bring to end the harm done through domestic and sexual violence to all survivors, and in particular women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse.
You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men, and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.
About the Service
Tower Hamlets Solace Advocacy and Support Service (SASS) provides advocacy and support to survivors of DVA with the aim to reduce risk and harm. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced IDVA to join our dynamic team in Tower Hamlets, working with people who have experienced domestic violence and abuse. You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with external agencies, in particular, DWP.
As the DWP IDVA, you are responsible for carrying out risk and needs assessments, safety planning, and providing support and intervention to victim/survivors of domestic violence identified at Poplar jobcentre. In addition to this, you will build relationships with, and provide advice, guidance, and training to DWP staff.
About You
You will need a passion for working with victim/survivors and a thorough understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on women and their children, as well as experience of providing emotional and practical support and strong casework management skills.
You will have the skills to provide effective crisis intervention, carry out risk assessments, safety planning, assessment of needs, and individual support planning. You should have demonstrable experience of working in an IDVA or similar position with this or a similar client group.
In return, we offer great employee benefits including a three percent employer pension contribution, generous holiday entitlement, and a focus on learning and development.