About this role
Domestic Abuse Advocate Educator
A rewarding opportunity for a confident, organised and compassionate individual to deliver domestic abuse training, support GP practice teams and provide trauma-informed advocacy, risk assessment and safety planning.
This role is known officially as an IRIS Advocate Educator.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: IRIS Advocate Educator, Domestic Abuse Advocate, Domestic Violence Advisor, IDVA, Domestic Abuse Support Worker, Domestic Abuse Trainer, Training Officer, Safeguarding Officer
PLEASE NOTE: An Occupational Requirement applies under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Due to the gender-specific nature of this role, applications can only be accepted from women. This includes all women whose gender is female, including women who hold a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC).
SALARY: £25,590 to £27,873 per annum + Benefits
LOCATION: Role will involve working in Sandwell, Walsall, Dudley and Wolverhampton communities; when not working in the community, the role holder will be expected to work from the Head Office in Sandwell
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 37.5 hours, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (7.5 hours per day)
JOB OVERVIEW
This is a rewarding opportunity for a Domestic Abuse Advocate Educator to join a specialist community service, working with survivors and professionals across GP practices.
As a Domestic Abuse Advocate Educator, you will deliver domestic abuse training, provide consultancy to practice teams and support early identification, safe referral and effective responses.
Alongside training, the Domestic Abuse Advocate Educator will provide emotional and practical support to standard and medium risk clients, including safety planning, advocacy and signposting.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Domestic Abuse Advocate Educator include:
Training Delivery: Organise and deliver domestic violence and abuse training to healthcare professionals in participating general practicesPractice Support: Build strong working relationships with GP practice teams, provide consultancy and encourage safe enquiry, recording and referralClient Advocacy: Provide emotional and practical casework support, advice, advocacy and empowerment to individuals experiencing abuseRisk and Safety Planning: Assess and review needs and risks, develop safety plans and make safeguarding, IDVA or MARAC referrals where appropriateMulti-Agency Working: Liaise with internal services, specialist abuse services and external agencies to support joined-up outcomesAwareness Raising: Challenge attitudes towards domestic abuse and promote awareness of survivor experiences and health-related impactsReferral Monitoring: Manage referral records, maintain accurate case notes and contribute to data collection, outcome analysis and reportsService Quality: Work in line with policies, safeguarding procedures, GDPR, quality standards and local and regional protocols
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
Degree level education or similar relevant professional qualifications or experienceExperience of needs and risk assessment and supporting individuals experiencing domestic violence and abuseExperience working with victims of domestic abuse, vulnerable adults and children, including safeguarding concernsExperience of complex casework, including trauma, mental health, substance use, child abuse and crisis interventionExperience building partnerships, working in a multi-agency setting and representing clients at external meetingsExperience arranging, delivering and reviewing training for professionalsKnowledge of domestic abuse dynamics, safety planning, safeguarding, civil and criminal justice remedies and relevant legislationAbility to manage a caseload, prioritise work, maintain boundaries and communicate sensitivelyAbility to use Microsoft Office, virtual platforms and prepare written reports and presentationsFull driving licence with willingness to use own vehicleDue to an Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, the post holder must be femaleEligible to work in the UK DESIRABLE
Experience using an online case management systemExperience preparing accurate reports for formal settingsExperience working within a formal contracting environment and delivering against performance targetsWillingness to work unsociable hours, including evenings and weekends when required
BENEFITS
Mileage allowanceTraining and development opportunitiesEmployee Assistance ProgrammeAccess to group clinical supervision with a BACP trained counsellor25 days of annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays. Opportunities for this to be extended after 3 years of service1 wellbeing day (pro rata)Annual leave ‘buy back’ scheme for those who want to purchase additional annual leave daysBi-annual staff away daysRegular internal newsletter created by staffTime off in lieu (TOIL) when overtime is required5% employer contribution to pension
This role requires an Enhanced DBS Check
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JOB REF: AWDO-P15017
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