Female* Complex Needs IDVA

We have a rewarding opportunity available for a Female* Complex Needs Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to join our team based in Bristol. You will join us on a permanent contract on a full-time basis working 37.5 hours per week . In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £28,598 (unqualified) or £30,024 (qualified) per annum and benefits .Established in 1999, Next Link is the leading provider of domestic abuse services to women and children in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. At Next Link we are committed to providing holistic, empowering and personalised support and advocacy to survivors experiencing domestic abuse. With a focus on survivor's safety and recovery, we believe the provision of flexible support tailored to survivor's needs can be transforming, helping to maximise independence and self-determination so survivors can make informed choices.In return for joining us, we will offer you:Up to 30 days annual leave (depending on length of service)3 extra holidays including International Women's DayExcellent development and training opportunitiesEmployer pension contribution (minimum 5% of your gross salary)Mindful Employer Plus SchemeCycle to Work SchemeLong Service AwardsHealth & Wellbeing programmeAbout the role:We are looking for a Female* Complex Needs IDVA to join the team and work within a dynamic, fast-paced crisis intervention advocacy and support service. You will provide a crisis response service to survivors experiencing domestic abuse and in need of help and support to become safe.Key duties and responsibilities of our Female* Complex Needs IDVA:Responding to emergency/crisis situations to survivors experiencing domestic abuseProviding support, advice, advocacy, signposting and direct interventionProviding short term support (up to 8 weeks); advising survivors on criminal justice/and civil remediesEmpowering survivors to increase their options, make positive choices/decisions, increase their confidence, safety and recoverySome evening and Saturday working on a rota basis and participation in an out of hours telephone on-call rotaThis is not an exhaustive list of your duties and outlines the general ways in which it is expected you will meet the overall requirements of this post.What we are looking for in our ideal Female* Complex Needs IDVA:Experience of working with people in crisisAn understanding of the impact of domestic abuse on survivorsThe ability to deal with and diffuse crisis and emergency situations in an effective mannerExperience of risk assessment, co-producing risk management and safety plansExperience of managing own caseloadA full driving licence and access to transportIf you are motivated, resourceful and passionate about empowering survivors of domestic abuse, please apply now to join us as and contribute to the valuable work of Next Link and its wider services, delivering hope and support to survivors of domestic violence and abuse.How to apply:Pleasedownload the application pack from our website and complete the application form. Please submit your application by 9am 21st August 2026. Please do not send CVs. Interviews will be held week commencing 24th August 2026 .TPBN1_UKTJ