Job title and organisation: Female Community IDVA - Behind Closed Doors
Salary: £28,793
Hours: 37
Contract: Fixed term until March 2028 (with th epotential to extend subject to funding)
Location: Hybrid; Leeds
Closing Date and Time: Monday 8th June 2026
Domestic abuse is always unacceptable. We support people affected by it regardless of age, gender, race or sexual orientation, and we act to prevent it. We are a proud partner of Leeds Domestic Violence Service (LDVS) with Leeds Women’s Aid (lead) and Women’s Health Matters.
As a Community IDVA, you will join a welcoming, supporting IDVA team helping victim-survivors of domestic abuse in Leeds. You’ll work with survivors one-on-one in a demanding and busy environment providing:
- Crisis support,
- Safety planning,
- Information,
- Continuous risk assessment,
- Ongoing emotional support,
- And ongoing practical support.
We’re looking for someone committed to reducing risk for vulnerable people and their children, able to manage a diverse caseload, and contribute to our inclusive organisation.
Given the nature and requirements of this role, the post is only open to women and theEquality Act 2010 Schedule 9 (Part 1) Occupational Requirement applies. Behind Closed Doors welcomes applications from women from all sections of our community.
This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Benefits include:
- Flexible working policy,
- Hybrid office/home working,
- 2-hours well-being time each month,
- Pension scheme,
- Employee Assistance Programme,
- External supervision,
- Continued professional development opportunities.
To apply and download a full job description and person specification, please go to our website: click here.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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