Iris Advocate Educator - Newham, United Kingdom - Supporting Futures Consulting Ltd

Supporting Futures Consulting Ltd

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Newham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Role:
IRIS Advocate Educator

Based:
East London

Rate:
£34,000 per annum

Start Date:

ASAP

Duration:
Permanent

Hours:
Full Time - 37 hours

Our client, a well-respected charity who specialise in providing support and advocacy to women and girls from BME communities who have experienced domestic abuse and gender-based violence, is looking for an IRIS Educator to join their team.

The role will include promoting and recruiting local general practices to join into the IRIS programme, building relationships with general practice teams and providing specialist training, advice and ongoing support on understanding, recognising and responding to domestic violence and abuse.

Synopsis of duties:

Supporting and providing ongoing training for health professionals in GPs across East London on understanding and responding to domestic violence and abuse
Developing strong working relationships with NHS staff, ensuring referral pathways and policies and procedures are in place
Encouraging general practice health professionals to be aware of the signs of abuse and for them to respond, record, safety check and refer
Manage a small caseload of highrisk victims of domestic violence and advising clients on their housing options, signposting to Solicitors, advising on criminal and civil options (nonmolestation orders, prohibitive steps etc)
Key working clients, including carrying out initial assessments, risk assessments (including CAADA DASH RIC assessments in cases of Domestic Violence), devising support plans and safety plans
Liaising with external agencies and signposting service users for further support

Essential Requirements:

Experience supporting victims of domestic abuse and a sound knowledge of the legislation relating to Domestic Violence
Experience of training (internal and/ or external staff and partners) and/ or a background in teaching
Strong safeguarding and risk assessments skills and experience
A knowledge of health services and/ or experience of working with health professionals would be beneficial.

Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.

Salary:
Up to £34,000.00 per year

Schedule: