YOUNG PERSON’S IDVA

YOUNG PERSON’S IDVA

Organisation:​Harbour Support Services

Location:​Northumberland

Salary:​Up to £25,935 (dependent on IDVA qualification)

Hours:​35 hours/week

Type:​Permanent

Closing Date:​Wednesday, 22nd April 2026

Role Overview:

At Harbour we believe young people have the right to live without the impacts of domestic abuse and we are looking for a Young Person’s IDVAwho will work with young people (aged 12-18) affected by domestic abuse. They will provide trauma-informed, client-led support to empower young people to:

• Address issues resulting from experiences of domestic abuse

• Aspire to a positive future

• Avoid future abuse by developing healthy attitudes to relationships

Harbour’s Benefits:

• Salary up to £25,935 for a qualified IDVA

• Employer contribution Pension Scheme

• Annual leave – starting at 24 days plus public holidays, with risingenhancements for long service, as well a day off for your birthday

• Extensive and continuous training

• Opportunities for personal and career development

• We offer further employee benefits which are provided once you join our team

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide a trauma-informed, client-led support service to Young People experiencing harm from domestic abuse (interpersonal abuse).

• Identify and assess the risks faced by young people affected by domestic abuse using the DASH risk assessment tool.

• Assess the needs of young people and develop outcome focussed support plans using a strength-based approach, in partnership with the young person, empowering them to make long term sustained change.

• Implement and review support and risk management plans to ensure desired outcomes are achieved.

• Develop and deliver planned interventions to meet needs and improve outcomes for young people including crisis interventions, advocacy, and support in relation to safeguarding, wellbeing/confidence, criminal/civil remedies, housing, health, welfare rights, etc

• Support the empowerment of young people and assist them in recognising the features, dynamics and impacts of domestic abuse present in their situation.

• Plan and implement activities to promote self-awareness, confidence, and participation for young people.

• Advocate for young people affected by domestic abuse, co-ordinating the provision of multiagency support as required.

• Understand multi-agency partnership structures and work within a multi-agency setting, including the MARAC.

• Where a young person’s case is involved with the criminal justice system, provide information, advocacy and support through the process whilst maximising their safety.

• Through casework, be alert to links between domestic abuse and sexual exploitation, gang involvement, cyber stalking/abuse and HBV/forced marriage and respond accordingly.

• Manage a caseload, ensuring each young person receives support appropriate to their needs.

About You:

• You will be enthusiastic with the ability to engage effectively with Young People.

• Have a creative approach to problem solving and the ability to work with initiative.

• Hold a relevant qualification in early years/youth work at Level 3 or above

• Have a minimum of 2 years practical experience working with vulnerable children/young people

• You will need a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle – mileage for business travel will be paid.

Why Work at Harbour?

• Harbour has delivered needs-led services for over 50 years.

• Harbour holds Gold Investor in People status.

• Become part of an organisation that values diversity and inclusivity.

• Our staff are empowered and encouraged to develop themselves to ensure the continuous improvement of our services.

How to Apply:

For a detailed Recruitment Pack including application form, please email recruitment@myharbour.org.uk

As part of our recruitment process, if you are successful, we will need to verify your right to work in the UK.

If you have been interviewed for this role within the last 6 months, we would not be able to reconsider your application at this time.