Regional IRIS Advocate Educator

Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting for a Regional IRIS Advocate Educator. The client are looking for a confident, organised and compassionate individual to deliver training, work in partnership with health and other agency professionals and provide emotional and practical support, risk assessment and safety planning to standard and medium risk clients. The IRIS Advocate Educator will train and support around 25 general practices and hold a caseload of around 25 clients.

The role is based in the Black Country areas which include, Sandwell, Walsall, Dudley and Wolverhampton. It is working 37.5 hours per week and is paying in-between £25,590 and £27,671 per annum DOE. Please note travel is required for this position.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Organising and delivering training on understanding and responding to domestic violence and abuse (DVA) to healthcare professionals in participating general practices, using a variety of training methods and collating and inputting evaluating forms.
• Develop and maintain an excellent relationship with all general practice staff, and other associated healthcare professionals, and work effectively as part of the practice team.
• Challenge public attitudes towards domestic violence and abuse and promote awareness of the experiences and needs of individuals living with or escaping DVA, particularly in relation to their health.
• Manage and monitor the number of referrals made by clinicians in participating general practices to ensure that clear, accurate records are kept and maintained.
• Assess and regularly review the needs of and risks to victims and survivors of DVA who have been signposted or referred directly by their general practice and signpost to additional services where appropriate.
• Provide direct casework support, advice, information, advocacy and empowerment to individuals experiencing DVA through telephone contact, and/or meetings.
• Work with individuals experiencing DVA to increase their personal safety (and that of any children) and inform them of their rights and options in terms of housing, legal and welfare rights.
• Contribute with data collection and provide an analysis of referrals and client outcomes for the quarterly and annual reports, which are distributed to commissioners and other relevant stakeholders.

Person Specification

• Degree level education or similar/relevant professional qualifications or experience.
• Experience of needs and risk assessment and support of individuals experiencing domestic violence and abuse.
• Experience of working with victims of domestic abuse in a professional capacity.
• Experience of working with vulnerable adults and children, acknowledging safeguarding concerns and responding appropriately.
• Experience of working with complex casework, including issues such as child abuse, mental health, substance abuse, working with trauma in adults and children and crisis intervention.
• Experience of attending and responding to actions from multi-agency meetings, such as child protection conferences and MARAC.
• Have knowledge of access to public funds and other entitlements relevant to this client group/vulnerable/homeless people.
• Have knowledge of relevant legislation and good practice requirements, particularly in safeguarding children and adults, homelessness, immigration and cultural diversity.
• Have a current driving license and access to a vehicle.

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