Housing IDVA (Independent Domestic Abuse Advisor)Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Housing IDVA to join our Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) service. In this role, you will provide crisis intervention, advocacy, and housing-related support to women survivors of domestic abuse. You will collaborate closely with housing providers and local councils, upskill housing practitioners, and provide vital support to women with housing challenges, ensuring their voices guide every stage of the process.
As part of the dynamic team, you will engage survivors, assess risks and needs, and develop safety plans. You will manage a caseload of survivors while offering expertise in housing, tenancy, and risk management. This role is essential to ensuring women with complex housing needs can access secure accommodation and have the support needed to live safely.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
1. Engagement & Advocacy: Proactively reach out to housing service providers and local councils to introduce the service, enhance their response to domestic abuse, and encourage referrals. You will co-locate in housing services four days a week, providing briefings and supporting upskilling of housing workers.
2. Case Management: Hold a caseload of survivors and conduct comprehensive risk and needs assessments for women facing dome...