It’s all about making a difference. 

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Multi-Agency Advocate for our newly formed Multi-Agency Advocate Team which will based within and part of our established IDVA Team. The team will focus on immediate support and advocacy for high risk victim-survivors through the multi-agency processes in place in Leeds. 

As a Multi-Agency Advocate, you will be responsible for researching, preparing for and attending the Daily Risk Assessment Meeting (DRAM) and the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC). This will include direct contact with, supporting and advocating for victim-survivors whose case is scheduled to be discussed. 

Fixed Term until March 2026.

You will need;

• Experience of working in an advisory or support role where you have supported vulnerable people.
• A good understanding of violence against women and girls and domestic, sexual and honour-based violence and abuse and forced marriage.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to present complex information clearly.

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 Lives Leeds.

The closing date is: 9.00am on Tuesday 22/04/2025.

Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 30/04/2025.

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 further information and to apply please download a pack from our website: https://leedswomensaid.co.uk/jobs/

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

For an informal chat please contact angelam@ldvs.uk to arrange. 

We’re Open to Job Sharing! At LWA, we value flexibility and work-life balance. We welcome applications from candidates interested in job-sharing opportunities.   

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.