Through the development of a trusting relationship provide specialist support for people who are harmed by domestic abuse. Support them to become safe and rebuild their life free from domestic abuse.
Organisation
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Location
Winsford, Homeworker
Job Category
Children and Young People Services
Salary Min
£34,434 per annum
Salary Max
£39,152 per annum
Employment Type
Fixed Term
Contract Duration
Up to 12 months maternity cover
Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.
An opportunity has arisen for up to 3 full time IDVAs to join our Domestic Abuse Service on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave for up to 12 months.
The IDVAs will work with people at high risk of harm from Domestic Abuse in a variety of capacities including front door duty functions, 1-1 support and delivery of group-based sessions.
Our vision is for Cheshire West and Chester to be a borough where domestic abuse is never tolerated, a borough united in compassion, safety, and justice. Through trauma-informed practice and strong, collaborative partnerships, we will protect and empower those affected, prevent harm before it happens, and hold those harming others to account. This vision underpins our Domestic Abuse Strategy
If you have an IDVA qualification or appropriate relevant experience and are passionate about helping people and improving their lives, then this this could be the perfect role for you.
If you want to be part of a fast-paced close-knit team that supports each other to drive forward improved outcomes working with some of our most vulnerable residents, then we want to hear from you!
Our IDVA’s are crucial to the delivery of high-quality services to those harmed by domestic abuse. You will need to be a great team player and be used to responding quickly to high risk and the needs of service users.
Experience in a similar role or experience in providing support to vulnerable people would be preferable but is not essential.
Further information is contained in the job description, and you can contact Paul Roberts, Team Manager on 0300 123 7047 option 2 for an informal discussion about the role
The posts are hybrid roles which means that time will be spent working at home, working in the community with clients, and working from the office base at Wyvern House in Winsford. however, the team works across the whole of the Cheshire West and Chester area and adopts a flexible and mobile approach to working.
Interviews week commencing 15th June 2026
If you would like an informal discussion regarding the roles available, please contact Paul Roberts on 0300 123 7047 (Option 2)
For any queries, please email [email protected]
Please note that this job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk
No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!
Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information.
Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £13.45 per hour for all contracted hours.
For any technical enquiries please email [email protected] and quote job reference number in all correspondence.
