IDVA

Red Snapper Recruitment are looking for an IDVA to join our client in the charity industry

Perm
West Midlands - travel required must have own vehicle
£25,282.44 - £28,861.620
(Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm)

About the Ask MARC Service
Ask MARC provides a dedicated referral pathway and specialist advocacy service for male victims of abuse, including:

• Domestic and intimate partner abuse
• Familial abuse
• Historic and childhood sexual violence
• Stalking and harassment
• Honour-based abuse and forced marriage

Commissioned by the West Midlands Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, the service works closely with statutory and voluntary partners to assess risk, coordinate safeguarding responses and reduce harm for high-risk male victims.

The Role
As an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA), you will provide frontline advocacy and crisis intervention to male victims assessed as high risk using the DASH framework. You will work within a multi-agency setting, representing victims at MARAC, supporting safety planning, and empowering clients to understand abuse dynamics and regain control of their lives.
This is a challenging and rewarding role requiring empathy, resilience, strong risk assessment skills and the ability to manage a complex caseload effectively.

Training will be provided.
This role is open to male and female applicants.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and assess referrals of high-risk male victims of domestic abuse
• Complete DASH risk assessments and develop tailored safety plans
• Advocate on behalf of victims at MARAC and other safeguarding forums
• Provide one-to-one and group-based support (as required)
• Support access to criminal justice remedies, including protective orders
• Liaise with statutory and voluntary agencies to reduce risk and increase safety
• Maintain accurate case records and prepare safeguarding reports
• Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns relating to children or vulnerable adults

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work occasionally outside normal office hours
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
• Enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Flexibility to undertake additional duties such as group work or presentations

Organisational Benefits

• Mileage allowance
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• Additional leave after 3 years’ service
• 1 wellbeing day per year (pro rata)
• Annual leave buy-back scheme
• Time off in lieu (TOIL)
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Access to group clinical supervision (BACP-accredited counsellor)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training and development opportunities
• Bi-annual staff away days