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Young Women's Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA)

Job description

Full-time | North London | £27,000 - £28,840 | Temporary until end September 2025

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with a fantastic organisation in North London to recruit a Young Women’s IDVA to join their passionate and dedicated team.

This role focuses on supporting young women aged 11-25 who have experienced domestic abuse, sexual violence, or exploitation. You will provide trauma-informed, age-appropriate, and empowering support, helping young women to navigate services, understand their rights, and rebuild their lives.

We are ideally looking for candidates with the following:

  • A recognised IDVA qualification

  • Experience working with young women affected by domestic abuse or other forms of gender-based violence

  • A good understanding of the barriers young women face when accessing support

  • Experience working in a youth work, VAWG, or women’s organisation setting

  • A commitment to intersectional, feminist, and anti-oppressive practice

You’ll be joining a supportive team with a strong reputation for their work with young survivors, and an organisation committed to advocacy, prevention, and systems change.

Key details:

  • Hours: 35 per week

  • Salary: £27,000 – £28,840 (depending on experience)

  • Location: North London – hybrid working available

  • Contract: Fixed-term until 30 September 2025

  • Start date: ASAP

 

To apply:

Please send your CV to Harris Hill as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early applications are strongly encouraged.

Please note this role is open to women only (exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1).