It’s all about making a difference. 

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and enthusiastic IDVA Team Leader. 

The IDVA Team in Leeds has a focus on criminal law and IDVA’s directly supports high risk victim-survivors through the complex criminal justice system. The team also has two specialist IDVA roles focusing on young victim-survivors and victim-survivors with complex needs. 

The IDVA Teams works closely with the Front Door Safeguarding Hub and attends the Daily Risk Assessment Meeting (DRAM), the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) and the Domestic Abuse Disclosure Scheme (also known as Clare’s Law).

You will need;

•            Experience of leading, motivating and managing a team.

•            Experience of working at pace and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations under pressure

•            Experience of working within an operational multi-agency environment and effective partnership working

•            A good understanding of domestic abuse, risk assessment, safeguarding and the criminal justice system. 

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

The closing date for applications is 25th November 2024 at 10am. Interview date is the 5th December 2024.

LWA is fully committed to the principles of equality of opportunity and applications are welcome from all sections of the community. 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)

For further information and to apply please download a pack from our website: Independent Domestic Abuse Advocate (IDVA) Team Leader (*Female) - Leeds Womens Aid

Completed applications should be sent to: recruitment@leedswomensaid.org.uk 

For an informal chat, please contact AngelaM@ldvs.uk

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.