Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA)

Hybrid working opportunities subject to completion of a satisfactory induction period.  

My Sister’s Place require an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA). Based in central Middlesbrough, we provide specialist services to increase the safety of survivors of domestic abuse and their children.  

This is a front-line post in a crisis intervention service, and you will need excellent personal communication skills to support people with a wide range of needs who access the service.  We need a compassionate, empathic and highly organised person used to dealing with a range of sensitive issues and confidential information whilst working under pressure.   

As a women only space, this post is only open to female applicants; The Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1) applies to this post. 

If you would like to know more about our work, see www.mysistersplace.org.uk  

If have any additional questions about the role and application, please contact IDVA Service Manager Lynsey Gibson: lynsey.gibson@mysistersplace.co.uk 

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.