Hospital Independent Domestic Violence Advisor

A2Dominion; Oxford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ holiday (Plus Bank Holidays)

Up to 8% contributory pension

Annual health & lifestyle benefits up

Job summary

A2Dominion is recruiting a Hospital Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (HIDVA) to work with Clinical Teams across Maternity, ED and Safeguarding, providing immediate independent advocacy to survivors of domestic abuse. You’ll assess risk, develop safety plans and coordinate with police, social care and health colleagues to help people access safety and services.

Based in Oxford with travel to sites across Oxfordshire, you’ll need a full UK driving licence, Enhanced DBS, and a trauma‑informed,

Responsibilities

• Provide independent advocacy and support to victim/survivors of domestic abuse.
• Assess risk and needs and develop personalised safety plans.
• Manage a complex caseload and work with multi-agency partners (police, social care, health).
• Travel to hospital sites across Oxfordshire as required.

Job description

Hospital Independent Domestic Violence Advisor

In A&E, Maternity and on the wards, you could be the person who helps someone take their first step towards safety.

We are recruiting a

Hospital Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (HIDVA)to work in partnership with Clinical Teams across Maternity, ED and Safeguarding services, providing immediate independent advocacy and specialist support to victim/survivors of domestic abuse.

This is a highly rewarding role where you'll work directly with survivors at some of the most challenging points in their lives, helping them access safety, support and the opportunity to rebuild their lives.

Working within hospital settings across Oxfordshire, you'll support survivors from the point of crisis onwards, helping them understand their options, reduce risk and access the practical support they need to move towards safety and recovery. You'll manage a complex caseload, undertake risk and needs assessments, develop personalised safety and support plans, and work closely with clinicians, safeguarding teams, police, social care and other partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.

We're looking for someone who is empathetic, resilient and able to build trust with people experiencing complex and often traumatic circumstances.

You may already have experience supporting people affected by domestic abuse, or you may have developed your skills working with individuals facing trauma, mental health challenges, homelessness, safeguarding concerns or other complex needs. What's important is your ability to work confidently with risk, build effective relationships, advocate on behalf of vulnerable people and remain calm and focused in difficult situations.

You'll have a strong understanding of safeguarding and risk management, experience managing complex cases or caseloads, and the confidence to work collaboratively within a multi-agency environment. A trauma-informed, person-centred approach is essential, alongside a genuine passion for supporting people to achieve safer and more positive futures.

This role is based in Oxford with travel to hospital sites and partner locations across Oxfordshire as required.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

Please refer to the attached Role Profile for full responsibilities and deliverables.

What you’ll bring

• Experience supporting individuals affected by domestic abuse, trauma, mental ill-health, homelessness, safeguarding concerns or other complex needs
• The ability to assess risk, develop support or safety plans and manage complex cases
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and risk management
• Strong communication, advocacy and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with partner agencies such as health, housing, social care, police, criminal justice or voluntary sector organisations
• Resilience, professionalism and sound judgement when working in crisis situations
• A trauma-informed and client-centred approach
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

A relevant qualification or training in domestic abuse, criminal justice, social work or related field would be advantageous.

Choosing us is easy

As an employee of A2Dominion, we want you to feel rewarded and have a choice of flexible benefits, salary exchange benefits, and rewards and discounts that work for you, wherever you are in your life.

We recognise that this role involves supporting people through some of the most difficult experiences of their lives. That's why colleague wellbeing matters to us. Alongside training and development opportunities, you'll have access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and a range of benefits designed to support your health, wellbeing and work-life balance.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits. For this role, these include:

• 25 days’ holiday (Plus Bank Holidays) increasing up to 28 days with 3 years of service
• Up to 8% contributory pension
• All permanent and fixed-term employees receive a generous annual allowance of up to £300 to use towards health and lifestyle benefits for both you and your family

Inclusion at A2Dominion

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, and we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

We know some people may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If that’s you, we’d still encourage you to apply or get in touch with us to talk it through.

At A2Dominion, we value diversity, embrace flexibility, and are a family-friendly employer. Everyone belongs here. Join us and help make a lasting difference in the lives of our customers.

This vacancy is being managed by Kate Jacobs. We reserve the right to close early upon appointment of the right candidate.