Local Authority Social Work, Independent Domestic Violence Advisor, Oldham
Vitalis · Oldham, Greater Manchester
Local Authority Social Work, Independent Domestic Violence Advisor, Oldham at Vitalis, based in Oldham, Greater Manchester, paying £24.90 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £24.90 per hour
- Location
- Oldham, Greater Manchester
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 8 hours ago
- Closes
- 1 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Local Government
20% below the typical rate for local government
Reference GL-412
About the role
Pay rate to £24.90 per hour
Contract roles, IDVA
We are recruiting for experienced Independent Domestic Violence Advisor in the Oldham area.
- IDVA experience essential
- Immediate start required for period of 3 months - potential extension for a further 3 months
- To act as an independent advocate to ensure that victims of domestic violence and abuse including those who have to leave their homes and move into safe temporary accommodation are at the heart of the service, and the voice of the child is heard where domestic violence is a factor in their household.
- To lead on the provision of high quality bespoke interventions for high and medium risk victims of domestic violence and abuse, using appropriate assessment tools in conjunction with the DASH risk assessment to determine need and safety plan.
- To provide support in safe accommodation and assistance to eligible households under the Housing Act 1996 (as amended by the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017).
- To promote and work to the aims and objectives of the Domestic Violence and abuse Strategy.
This is an agency post and we can offer you:-
- A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to
- An easy registration process (all done online)
- Referral schemes and incentives
- Ongoing compliance managed for you
- Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more.
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager
Reference: GL-412 · Posted 8 hours ago · Closes 1 Oct 2026 · Listed via Vitalis
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