Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (Female)

Job description

Job title and organisation: Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (Female) - Leeds Women's Aid
Salary: £29,860 per annum
Hours: 35
Contract: Permanent
Location: Leeds
Closing Date and Time: Monday 5 October 2026

It's all about making a difference.

Imagine being able to go home after work knowing everything you have done and will be doing is having a positive impact on someone.

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and enthusiastic Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) to join our team. As an IDVA, you will provide specialist support and advocacy to survivors of domestic abuse, helping them to access the right services and support they need to move forward with their lives. Have you got what it takes, to make a difference?

If you are passionate about supporting survivors of domestic abuse, and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you!

You will need:

• An understanding of IDVA work
• Experience of providing high quality support to vulnerable individuals and families
• Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues and services, to deliver a coordinated response to domestic abuse
• An understanding and experience of working in multi-agency settings

Leeds Women's Aid (LWA) is the largest women's charitable organisation in Leeds and provides services for victims of domestic violence and abuse, honour-based violence, forced marriage, trafficking, stalking and harassment and is the lead agency for two consortia, Leeds Domestic Violence Service and Women's Lives Leeds.

The closing date for applications is Monday 5th October 2026

Interviews will be held on week commencing Monday 19th October 2026.

LWA is fully committed to the principles of equality of opportunity and applications are welcome from all sections of the community.

LWA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required before taking up this position.

* Posts are open to women only (Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1)

For further information and to apply please download a pack from our website: https://leedswomensaid.co.uk/jobs/

Completed applications should be sent to: [email protected]

For an informal chat please contact [email protected] to arrange.

We're Open to Job Sharing! At LWA, we value flexibility and work-life balance. We welcome applications from candidates interested in job-sharing opportunities.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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