Hospital Independent Domestic Violence Advocate
2 days ago
About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join Victim Support as a Hospital Independent Domestic Violence Advocate. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality support to victims of domestic abuse.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement effective ways of working with victims and those supporting them to increase safety and reduce harm.
- Provide a high-quality, front-line service to victims of domestic abuse, delivering a premium service prioritized according to risk, primarily focusing on victim/survivors aged 16+.
- Work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic abuse.
- Be comfortable with running group training sessions and be willing and able to share your specialist knowledge with acute staff across the hospital.
- Have excellent communication skills, a proactive approach, and the confidence to be able to influence the way in which this service is delivered are key.
Requirements:
- Have a knowledge of help-seeking barriers and support needs of victims of domestic abuse (in heterosexual or same-sex relationships).
- Understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning, and risk management for victims of domestic abuse.
- Understand safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues.
- Direct service delivery to victims of domestic abuse or other vulnerable people.
- Have excellent communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals.
- Understand and be committed to equal opportunities and diversity issues in policy and practice.
- Have a strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations.
About Us:
Victim Support is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support, and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System.
What We Offer:
- A competitive rewards and benefits package, including flexible working options, annual leave, and pension.
- Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career development and progression.
- Clinical supervision and group reflective practice.
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