Exeter Health IDVA: Multi-Agency Domestic Abuse Advocate

Ad Warrior Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 24 days

Birthday day off

Bank holidays included

Leave increases with service

Job summary

The Exeter Health IDVA (HIDVA) will work with the Devon Domestic Abuse Alliance to ensure access to services for victims of domestic abuse across Devon County. It involves multi-agency collaboration with the second HIDVA (North) and Specialist Suicide Prevention IDVAs, and requires flexible working to engage with service users.

The role provides a high-quality frontline service in a health setting for patients and staff, linking with MARAC and local partnerships to safeguard vulnerable people in

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding and multi-agency working.
• Ability to assess risk and create safety plans.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills.
• Commitment to equity and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Risk assess and regularly review risk; tailor services accordingly.
• Explain housing, financial, civil, and legal options; empower choices.
• Develop safety plans and care plans for identified risks.
• Provide advocacy and support on legal, housing, health, and finances.
• Coordinate with MARAC and multi-agency partners to safeguard high-risk victims.
• Maintain case records on an electronic system.
• Deliver training to hospital staff on domestic abuse issues.
• Uphold data protection and confidentiality policies.
• Promote accessibility for diverse communities.
• Stay up-to-date with procedures and professional codes.

Job description

The Exeter Health IDVA (HIDVA) will work with the Devon Domestic Abuse Alliance to ensure access to services for victims of domestic abuse across Devon County. It involves multi-agency collaboration with the second HIDVA (North) and Specialist Suicide Prevention IDVAs, and requires flexible working to engage with service users.

The role provides a high-quality frontline service in a health setting for patients and staff, linking with MARAC and local partnerships to safeguard vulnerable people in