About the role
This role sits within our Community Team and will work in close partnership with the Youth Service to provide specialist, trauma-informed advocacy and support to children and young people (aged 11-13) who have been through the MARAC process and not received ongoing support following an assessment by Children’s Social Care.
The Children’s IDVA will work directly with the child/young person as the primary client, ensuring their voice is central to safety planning, decision-making and multi-agency responses. Often the role will work with the non-abusive parent to safeguard the child/young person and coordinate an holistic support package. The role will provide a front-line service to children and young people through a pathway of care focussing on safety and protection across all levels of risk.
Part time, 30 hours per week, over 4 days Monday to Friday. £27,554 – £28,735 FTE per annum, depending on qualifications.
Please note: there may be some working outside of normal working hours.
About you
You will have experience of working with children/young people in a crisis situation and have knowledge and understanding of the effects of domestic abuse/sexual violence. Furthermore, we are looking for someone who has experience of partnership working, who can develop effective working relationships with partner agencies and has a strong grasp of children safeguarding principles and practices.
Our ideal candidate will be able to deal with changing priorities and unique situations, responding in an effective and solution-focussed way. We are looking for someone with a can-do attitude, who works with empathy and has a patient and friendly approach. You will be a team player but also have the ability to work on your own initiative.
We welcome applications from male IDVA’s for this role.
About us
With over 24 years solid experience of helping survivors of domestic abuse, Staying Put are part of an exciting and innovative, multi-agency partnership working together with Family Action and Women Centre, to develop a ‘one system approach’ to families affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.
We are proud to provide vital support and services to men, women and children of Bradford who are survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence. We help people have better lives – and you can too.
We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced, engaged and highly motivated people to join our expanding team.
Be part of an organisation that makes a difference and where 85% of colleagues agree or strongly agree they feel valued.
We want to be a great place to work so have attractive benefits;
- 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced maternity pay after 1 year
- Healthcare scheme after probation
- Employee discount scheme & wellbeing platform
- Free on-site parking at most sites
Closing date: 12 noon Friday 9th January 2026
Shortlising date: Monday 12th January 2026
Interview date: Friday 16th Janaury 2026
If you are interested in finding out more please see the full job description
Application forms can be found below and once complete can be submitted to sprecruitment@stayingput.org.uk
We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to be the best you can be, please contact us. If you are interested in the role and would like to have an informal chat before applying, please contact Anita Pluckwell, our Head of Opartations and Client Care at anita@stayingput.org.uk
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Job Description and Person Specification
Equality and Diversity Statement