Job Introduction
Male IDVA
Staying Put is well known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike. We are experts in the domestic abuse field and we continue to develop exciting, new services that are breaking the mould of traditional service provision in this sector.
We are recruiting a Male Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) to support boys, young men and adult male survivors affected by domestic abuse across community and youth settings. This post forms part of a 12-month pilot, designed to strengthen inclusive, trauma-informed support for men and boys across the Bradford district.
About the role
The role of Male IDVA is to support boys, young men and adult male survivors affected by domestic abuse across community and youth settings. This is part of an exciting 12-month pilot, designed to strengthen inclusive, trauma-informed support for boys and men across the Bradford district.
Working within our Community Service Team, this role will work in partnership with the Youth Service to support boys aged 11-17 identified through agreed pathways, including MARAC and the Prevention Partnership Panel (PPP)
The role involves working directly with male adult survivors, children and young people to safeguard wellbeing, co-ordinate holistic packages of support and ensure that the voice of individuals are central to safety planning, decision-making and multi-agency responses.
As well as direct advocacy and safeguarding, the role will also contribute to EIP interventions, including preventative support, outreach and community-based activities.
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. £27,554 – £28,735 per annum, depending on qualifications.
Please note: there may be some working outside of normal working hours.
About you
Our ideal candidate will have experience of working with young people and/or adults affected by trauma, domestic abuse or related harm. We are looking for someone who can build trust with boys and young men in a safe, respectful and age-appropriate way and work confidently with partner agencies.
Our ideal candidate will have a clear understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries, and be empathic and non-judgemental in their approach. As well as bringing a strengths-based, inclusive approach, we need someone who can respond to crisis situations within a fast-paced service and make effective and safe decisions.
We are looking for candidates who are able to work with initiative, have a high level of self motivation with a “can-do” attitude but who can recognise, work with and develop the strengths within a team.
We welcome applications from male IDVA’s for this role.
If you are committed to delivering meaningful, inclusive support and want to be part of a values-led organisation, we welcome your application.
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 84% of colleagues agree or strongly agree they feel valued and appreciated.
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 13th February 2026
Interview date: Friday 20th February 2026
For further details and how to apply, please visit our website; https://stayingput.org.uk/male-idva/
Here you can download the recruitment pack, job description and application form. Please submit completed applications to the address on the form. CVs will not be accepted nor will applications through the "apply" button in Indeed.
We expect a high volume of applications so unfortunately, we will not be able to respond to all applications individually. If you have not heard from us after 1 week from the closing date please consider that you have not been successful on this occasion.