Job Description

Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA)

Armed Forces Project

Sunflower Women's Centre

Full time, fixed term until 30.06.2027

Salary 27,352 gross per annum

Job reference: SF202504

Trevi have secured funding for a fixed term project to support armed forces families and serving women who are affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence, or stalking.

Are you an experienced IDVA worker who is passionate about achieving outcomes for women & their children, committed to working from a trauma informed perspective?

Do you have an understanding or interest in military life or are willing to learn?

Do you have the skills and empathy to make a real difference in the lives of women and children facing complex challenges?

If the answers to the above are yes, you may be interested in the exciting opportunity that has arisen to join the Trevi team at the Sunflower Women's Centre providing a high-quality frontline service to women who are victims of domestic abuse, (aged 16+), working specifically within an armed forces remit.

We are looking for a qualified or experienced domestic abuse worker who is IDVA qualified or willing to undertake the qualification and who is committed to working from a trauma informed perceptive.

Trevi offer the following employee benefits:

A comprehensive induction and training programme. 5 weeks holiday plus Bank Holidays A day off on your Birthday An award-winning Employment Assistance Programme Company sick pay scheme Plymouth City Council Parking Permits. Payable interest free, over 12 months, for parking around the city Refer a Friend Recruitment Bonus Company contribution to your NEST Pension Learning & Development opportunities relevant to this role Blue Light Store Discount Scheme Long service recognition award
Trevi is a Real Living Wage Employer

Any offer of employment will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure, costs of which will be met by Trevi.

Women only need apply under schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.

Trevi is committed to quality, equality, and valuing diversity.

Applications are particularly welcome from women with lived experience.

To apply please download and complete the application forms on our website www.trevi.org.uk then return to Recruitment@trevi.org.uk

Please note- applications submitted directly via Indeed will not be accepted, due to our Safer Recruitment Policy. An application form, available on our website, must be completed and submitted to Recruitment@trevi.org.uk

Alternatively, you can pick up an Application Form from Sunflower Women's Centre, 29 Sutherland Road, PL4 6BW, available from 9.30am - 4.30pm. Monday - Friday. Please return in the same way.

We do not accept applications via recruitment agencies.

Closing date: Monday 28th July 2025 at midday

Interview date: To be confirmed

We are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Unfortunately, we don't have the resources to inform applicants who are not shortlisted; therefore, if you haven't heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, regrettably you have not been selected for the next stage in the process.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: 27,352.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Sick pay Store discount
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 28/07/2025
Reference ID: SF202504