Independent Gender Violence Advocate (IGVA)

We are recruiting for a IGVA to join our team in Lewisham; the scope on this job involves . Job Title: IGVA Location: Athena Lewisham Salary: £29,701.36 per annum Contract type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: 37.5 We are looking for a compassionate and driven Independent Gender-Based Violence Advocate (IGVA) to join Refuge s Athena service in Lewisham. In this rewarding frontline role, you will support women and children affected by domestic abuse and other forms of violence against women and girls (VAWG), providing high-quality advocacy, practical support and safety planning to survivors at the highest risk. Working as part of a specialist team, you will play a vital role in helping survivors regain safety, stability and control over their lives. You will also take part on managing our Helpline Service, by managing new referrals from survivors and other partners, and responding to daily enquiries from partnership agencies, public and impacted individuals over the phone and email. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of domestic abuse; trauma and the barriers survivors can face when accessing support. You will be experienced in risk assessment, multi-agency partnership working and delivering survivor-focused support. Excellent communication, advocacy and relationship-building skills are essential, alongside the ability to work sensitively with women in crisis and manage a varied and demanding caseload. Experience within the VAWG sector is desirable, ..... full job details .....