Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (All Genders)
West Cornwall & Mid Cornwall (Mat Cover) £25,883–£28,630 FTE Konnect Communities – Safer Futures Partnership
Are you ready for a role where the work you do genuinely changes lives?
Konnect Communities, part of the Safer Futures partnership, is recruiting Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs) to deliver trauma‑informed, survivor‑led support across Cornwall.
If you’re passionate about safety, empowerment and advocacy, this is your moment.
What You’ll Do
In this fast‑paced, community‑based role, you will:
- Support adults and young people (13+) experiencing domestic abuse.
- Complete risk and needs assessments and develop personalised safety plans.
- Provide emotional support, practical guidance and clear information on rights and options.
- Advocate for survivors within police, court and safeguarding processes.
- Work closely with health, social care, MARAC and community partners.
- Manage a varied caseload and maintain accurate, confidential records.
What You’ll Bring
- Experience supporting survivors or working with vulnerable adults/children.
- Strong risk assessment and crisis‑management skills.
- Confidence working within multi‑agency systems.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, including MARAC.
- Excellent communication skills with adults, children and young people.
- Ability to manage a dynamic caseload.
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- IDVA qualification — or willingness to complete it.
Why Join Us
- High‑quality clinical supervision to support your wellbeing.
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off.
- A supportive, trauma‑informed team culture.
- Strong multi‑agency networks and specialist development opportunities.
- Flexible, varied working environments across community, health and justice settings.
- The chance to shape service development and improve responses to domestic abuse across Cornwall.
Inclusion Matters
We welcome applications from people of all genders, backgrounds and communities. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to trauma‑informed, intersectional practice.
Apply Now
If you’re driven, compassionate and ready to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
The successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check
Enhanced DBS check is required
Closing date 10 July
Visit our website Konnect Communities - Join Our Team for an application pack
Pay: £25,883.00-£28,630.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Redruth
