Stockport Without Abuse (SWA) is a grassroots charity committed to supporting our vision of everyone having a right to live in safety, and to have a future without fear of domestic abuse. We work directly with women, men and children who have experienced or are at risk of domestic abuse.
Main purpose of the post:
Working as part of a partnership with Stockport Without Abuse (SWA), Talk, Listen, Change (TLC), Age UK Stockport, and Stockport Homes, the IDVA will work closely with the Service Manager and other team leaders, co-ordinating and contributing to the provision of a high quality domestic abuse support service, promoting user independence whilst ensuring high service standards are achieved, maintained and continuously improved.
The Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) will provide high quality frontline support to victims of domestic abuse, delivering a proactive service to those at high-risk while meeting their identified needs. The post holder will work collaboratively within a multi-agency framework consisting of, amongst others, the MARAC partners, Stockport Community Safety Partnership, Children and Adult Safeguarding services, and local partners and community projects, to establish a multi-agency response to domestic abuse. The post holder will support victims through utilising the Criminal Justice System (CJS) prior to, and during and after court hearings; ensuring that they are supported and informed of legal options and implications
Key information
- Employer: Stockport Without Abuse
- Locations: Stockport
- Role Type: Fixed term
- Salary: Annual salary of £16,211.15 (pro-rata of £28,562.51 FTE), rising by 4% upon successful probationary period
- Working Hours: Part-Time
More about this role
- Closing Date: Monday 2nd November 2026 at 12:00pm
- Closing Time: 8am
- Anticipated Interview Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026 – 12:00
- Employee Benefits: Our benefits include 24 days per annum plus all public bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff), your birthday off every year, regular clinical supervision with an external provider and 3% employer contributory pension. After successfully completing your probationary period, you’ll also have access to our Life Assurance scheme and receive a monthly contribution towards your Health and Wellbeing.
- Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?: Yes
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