Senior Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

Our Story:

Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.

Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.

We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’.

Our Team:

We have an opportunity for a Senior Independent Domestic Violence Advocate to join the Halton Domestic Abuse Team

Our team ensures responsive, high-quality, and effective IDVA service delivery in supporting victims of domestic abuse.

We provide case management support for victims of domestic abuse, working with clients at highest risk as part of a high-quality frontline service that operates within a multi-agency framework.

We support individuals by navigating multi-agency responses to meet wide-ranging needs and liaising with appropriate agencies, including participating in the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC).

Hours: 37 per week Monday – Friday

Please be aware that the successful applicant will be required to work unsociable hours, including evenings and weekends.

Your Contributions:

Do you want to make a difference every day supporting and advocating on behalf of domestic abuse victims and contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do youhave the relevant qualifications and extensive experience of working with people experiencing domestic abuse,( either in a paid or voluntary capacity) and the ability to work effectively to reduce the harm caused by domestic abuse and improve outcomes for victims and their dependents we would love to hear from you.

As aSenior Independent Domestic Violence Advocate you will::

• Provide Case management support for victims of domestic abuse, working with clients at the highest risk as part of a high-quality frontline service that operates within a multi-agency framework?
• Support individuals by navigating multi-agency responses to meet wide-ranging needs, liaising with appropriate agencies and participating in the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC)?
• Offer leadership and supervisory support in crisis situations—guiding and supporting staff, adhering to risk management protocols, safeguarding practices, and promoting effective information sharing?
• Fulfil the role of an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA), working with Halton clients at high and medium risk of serious harm, supporting victims to access services while ensuring the safety of both clients and their dependents remains central to all responses and multi-agency approaches?

As this role involves regular travel across the borough and sometimes further afield, a driving license and access to a vehicle are essential requirements. Where appropriate, reasonable adjustments will be made in accordance with the provisions of the Equality Act.

Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:

• A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service
• Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions
• 3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme
• Investment in your personal development
• Free Car Parking at HBC sites
• Flexible working arrangements
• Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.

Next Steps:

At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Gemma Lawford@ gemma.lawford@halton.gov.uk

Interviews will take place on 08th October 2025

At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – resourcing@halton.gov.uk

Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application!