Lead IDVA (Casework Team) (Female*)

)Fixed-Term – March 2026
£32,642 per annum (FTE)
Full time position, 35 hours per week 

It’s all about making a difference. 

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

We are currently seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Lead Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA for our established IDVA Casework Team. The IDVA Team has a focus on criminal law and our IDVA’s directly support high risk victim-survivors through the complex criminal justice system. The team also has two senior IDVA’s focusing on young victim-survivors and victim-survivors with complex needs.

As the Lead IDVA, you will be responsible for leading and supervising a team of four IDVA’s overseeing the delivery of the service, monitoring the quality of support provided and ensuring the safety of service users and staff.  

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.

You will need:

• Experience of working as an IDVA, or directly with IDVA’s, supporting victims of domestic, sexual and honour-based violence and abuse, stalking and forced marriage by completing risk assessments, support plans and safety plans.
• Experience of working within an operational multi-agency environment and effective partnership working
• Experience of working at pace and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations under pressure

•  An excellent understanding of the criminal system and legal processes including the criminal and civil remedies available to victim-survivors 

The closing date for applications is 31st March 2025 at 10am. Interviews will be held on the 9^th and 10^th April 2025.

LWA is a diverse and inclusive organisation, we would particularly welcome applications from women from Black, Asian or Minoritized Ethnic communities, who are currently underrepresented at senior levels.

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)

Completed applications should be sent to: [email protected]

For an informal chat, please contact [email protected]