Young Women's IDVA - North London
| Posting date: | 03 February 2025 |
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| Salary: | £15 to £20 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | hybrid working |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 March 2025 |
| Location: | Barnet, London, NW9 5HB |
| Company: | Morgan Hunt UK Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | JN -022025-215322_1738600046 |
Summary
Location: North London (Hybrid)
Salary: £15-20 per hour (depending on experience)
Hours: 2 days, 14 hours
Contract: Temp - 2 month contract
We are seeking a dedicated Young Women's IDVA to provide specialist 1:1 advocacy and support for young women and girls aged 11-25 who have experienced domestic abuse and violence.
The IDVA will:
- Provide direct support to young survivors, offering both emotional and practical assistance.
- Advocate on their behalf in key settings, including police stations, courts, and social care.
- Conduct risk assessments, develop safety plans, and offer long-term support for up to 18 months.
- Work flexibly, meeting young women in safe community spaces, schools, or their homes.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have experience in domestic abuse advocacy (an IDVA, ISVA, or YPVA qualification is preferred).
- Understand the specific challenges faced by young women experiencing abuse.
- Be skilled in building trusted relationships and advocating for survivors.
- Have strong safeguarding knowledge and experience.
- A low caseload (up to 10 young people) to enable focused, high-quality support.
- A flexible and holistic approach to support, ranging from crisis intervention to long-term development.
- A supportive team environment, with access to training, wellbeing benefits, and a 4-day working week policy.
This post is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.