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Job Post Details

Duty Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) - job post

The First Step
3.9 out of 5 stars
Huyton L36
£29,984.10 - £33,100.00 a year - Full-time, Fixed term contract
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Job details

Pay

  • £29,984.10 - £33,100.00 a year

Job type

  • Fixed term contract
  • Full-time

Location

Huyton L36

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Sick pay
  • Free parking
  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Casual dress
  • Work from home
  • Company events

Full job description

Job Title: Duty Independent Domestic Violence Advocate
Hours: Full time
Contract: Fixed-term until 31 March 2027
Full Job Spec: https://thefirststep.org.uk/work-with-us-vacancies-available/

Key Responsibilities (Essential)

  • Complete MeRIT risk assessments, safety planning, and crisis response
  • Manage a duty caseload with accurate case recording
  • Provide advocacy and support through MARAC, including representing clients
  • Work with Police, Social Care, Housing, Health, Probation, and Courts to coordinate safety
  • Support clients through criminal and civil justice processes, including court support and special measures
  • Ensure clients understand all options (legal, housing, safeguarding) to make informed decisions
  • Escalate risk and advocate with partner agencies where barriers arise

Role Purpose

As the first point of contact for high-risk domestic abuse cases, you will provide immediate, trauma-informed risk assessment, safety planning, and crisis intervention for victim-survivors at risk of serious harm or homicide. You will coordinate safeguarding responses and advocate for clients across multi-agency systems.

Additional Duties

  • Accompany clients to appointments where needed
  • Maintain safeguarding compliance and case administration
  • Contribute to monitoring and reporting requirements

About Us

The First Step is Knowsley’s only independent domestic abuse service, providing trauma-informed support to adults, children, and young people affected by abuse for over 30 years.

Pay: £29,984.10-£33,100.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay
  • Work from home

Experience:

  • domestic abuse training: 2 years (required)
  • Sexual Abuse Training: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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