Full-time (35 hours per week)

Salary £28,701, fixed term until March 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.

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 & Girls Alliance Leeds.

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?

This position is offered on a fixed-term basis, with the continuation of the contract depending upon the availability of funding. While efforts are always made to secure ongoing financial support, the role is dependent on external funding sources.

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

The closing date for applications is 7th April 2025.

Interviews will be held on 16th  & 17th April 2025.

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

Please send completed applications which should include your covering letter, CV and completed application form to:  [email protected]