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EDAN Lincs offers a wide range of services to support individuals affected by domestic abuse, including refuge accommodation, outreach support, and various specialised services. While our main office is located in Lincoln, we provide services across all of Lincolnshire. We offer a variety of roles, including solely office-based, home-based, and hybrid working.
Make a Difference with EDAN Lincs
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those affected by domestic abuse? Do you have the skills, resilience, and dedication to support individuals through challenging times? If so, we would love to hear from you!
Why Work with Us? 
At EDAN Lincs, you’ll be part of a compassionate and dedicated team that makes a real difference in the lives of domestic abuse survivors. We offer a supportive work environment where your skills and passion for helping others can truly shine. Join us and contribute to meaningful change, while being part of a team that values empathy, empowerment, and a shared commitment to creating lasting impact.
Other Benefits Include:
Supportive Environment: Work within a team that values mutual support and collaboration. You will receive regular support and supervision.
Professional Development: Opportunities for training and career growth within the organisation.
Competitive Salary & Pension Scheme: Enjoy a competitive salary and a company pension scheme.
Paid Birthday Off: We offer a day off on your birthday as part of our positive work culture.
Healthshield Cash Plan: Access to a Healthshield cash plan after completing the probationary period, plus team wellbeing activities to foster connectedness.
Safeguarding and Pre-Employment Checks
EDAN Lincs is committed to safeguarding vulnerable adults and children. Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including identity verification, qualification verification, DBS clearance, and satisfactory references.
Current Employment Vacancies
Child Focussed Court IDVA
37.5 hours per week
Salary £27,527.56
Hybrid/Home based/mobile within the county of Lincolnshire
Full Driving licence and car essential for post
The Child Focused Court Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) provides specialist, trauma-informed support to families dealing with domestic abuse who are navigating the Family Court system and family court proceedings. You will help to Improve safety and reduce re-traumatisation through risk assessment, safety planning, court preparation and partnership working, ensuring the impact of domestic abuse on children and non-abusive parents is understood.
The core purpose of the role is to:
· Advocate for Safety: Provide safety planning, crisis intervention, and risk assessments (such as DASH assessments) for victim-survivors and their children.
· Promote the Voice of the Child: Centre the child's welfare and safety throughout court proceedings, helping to identify the primary perpetrator and support child-focused reports.
· Family Court Guidance: Help clients understand Family Court procedures, rights, and legal options, and assist with arranging special measure
For an application pack, contact: info@edanlincs.org.uk Phone: 01522 510041 (option 2)
Closing Date: 2nd November 2026
Interview Date: Monday 9th & Thursday 12th November 2026
Independent Domestic Abuse Practitioner (IDVA)
37.5 hours per week
Salary £27,527.56
Hybrid/Home based/mobile within the county of Lincolnshire
Full Driving licence and car essential for post
The Independent Domestic Abuse Advocate (IDVA) plays a critical safeguarding role within the Drive Project, providing specialist, survivor-centred advocacy, safety planning and risk management for victims and survivors linked to Drive cases. The role ensures that survivors’ voices, safety, and well-being remain central to system decision-making throughout the Drive intervention. The IDVA works alongside Drive Case Managers, statutory partners and specialist services, while maintaining professional independence and a clear focus on victim safety, choice and empowerment. The role contributes to risk reduction, improved safety outcomes and strengthened multi-agency responses by informing and influencing coordinated risk management activity.
The post holder will be a skilled, values-driven practitioner, able to work confidently with complexity and risk. They will balance clear professional boundaries and accountability with empathy, curiosity and respect, and work reflectively within a trauma-informed, strengths-based framework. The role requires confidence in multi-agency working, including appropriate information sharing and contributions to collective risk management and decision-making. EDAN Lincs upholds safeguarding requirements and our agency is committed to safeguarding vulnerable adults and children. Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, which include: Identity verification; Qualification verification; DBS clearance; References.
For an application pack, contact: info@edanlincs.org.uk Phone: 01522 510041 (option 2)
Closing Date: 2nd November 2026
Interview Date: Monday 9th & Thursday 12th November 2026
Head of Finance
22.5 hours per week
Salary range £30,000 - £33,000
Hybrid-home/office
The Head of Finance is a key member of the Executive Team, providing robust financial leadership, assurance and hands-on financial management to protect the charity’s core operations and long-term sustainability.
The role is primarily operational and delivery-focused, with strategic input appropriate to a peer-level executive role. It exists to provide clarity, stability and confidence to the Board, CEO and senior managers through high-quality financial management, reporting, forecasting and governance.
The postholder will ensure that EDAN Lincs’ financial systems, controls and reporting remain strong, proportionate and fit for purpose, enabling the organisation to meet its contractual obligations, manage risk conservatively and make well-informed decisions.
Closing Date: TBC
Interview Date: TBC
For an application pack, please contact:
Email: info@edanlincs.org.uk
Telephone: 01522 510041 (option 2)
Volunteer Vacancies
Trustees Wanted!
We are looking for individuals with experience, knowledge, or a strong background in IT, finance/accounting, or HR.
This role is based in Lincolnshire, and you will be required to attend bi-monthly board meetings.
If you are eager to use your expertise to support the development of EDAN Lincs on a voluntary basis, we would love to hear from you.
EDAN Lincs requires Trustees to undertake DBS Disclosure checks
How to Apply
For an informal discussion and further information please contact:
Celia Madden, EDAN Lincs Chief Executive
Telephone: 01522 510041 Email: info@edanlincs.org.uk
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