IRIS Female Advocate Educator - maternity cover
Safer Merthyr Tydfil
IRIS Female Advocate Educator - maternity cover
£25470
Safer Merthyr Tydfil, Tremains, Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr - Bridgend
- Full time
- Temporary
- Remote working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 18 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 26d222abf6dd4980aa38fd2266a4745f
Full Job Description
The successful post holder will be required to provide individual, needs-led, trauma informed and strengths based support and advocacy for women who disclose their past or current experiences of domestic abuse. In addition, the post holder will provide ongoing training and support for health professionals in general practice on understanding and responding to domestic abuse, using the specialist IRIS referral pathway.
It is essential that you have a comprehensive understanding of risk management, safety planning, safeguarding and multi-agency intervention and demonstrable experience of supporting women who have experienced domestic abuse.
A current valid driving licence and the ability to provide a suitable vehicle for work are essential.
This post will be subject to suitable employment screening checks which includes eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and a minimum of two previous employment references.
Due to the nature of this role we will be considering female applicants only in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9)