IRIS Children and Young Peoples Domestic Abuse Support Worker

Fortalice Limited; Bolton; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking team as an IRIS+ Support Worker, where your passion for helping children and young people can truly make a difference. This exciting role involves collaborating with the University of Bristol on a research project aimed at enhancing the understanding of domestic abuse within health professionals. You'll be responsible for delivering impactful training to GP surgeries, fostering strong partnerships, and advocating for those experiencing domestic abuse. If you're empathic, resilient, and ready to contribute to a vital community project, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to make a real impact in Bolton and beyond!

Qualifications

• Experience in domestic abuse and violence sector required.
• Must have a valid driving license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide training to GP surgeries on domestic abuse.
• Support medium-risk individuals referred by GP surgeries.

Skills

Experience in domestic abuse sector

Understanding of child protection

Training delivery experience

Project or service development

Building professional relationships

Job description

We are aiming to recruit a forward-thinking, passionate and dedicated person to join our established team of IRIS Advocate Educators. Are you empathic, resilient, passionate and self-motivated? Do you have experience of working to support families, children and young people, and delivering training to professionals? If so, Fortalice would like to hear from you.

IRIS+ Children and Young People’s Domestic Abuse Support Worker
Job Type: Fixed term post until December 2026, with the possibility of extension subject to successful funding
Hours: 35 hours per week
Hourly Rate: £14.96 per hour
Salary: £27,227 per annum

Purpose of the role:
This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a research project with the University of Bristol. The role of the IRIS+ Children and Young People’s Domestic Abuse Support Worker will include providing training to GP surgeries to improve health professionals' understanding of domestic abuse, with the aim of increasing the number of referrals made by GP surgeries for domestic abuse support. You will also provide support and advocacy for medium-risk individuals experiencing domestic abuse who have been referred by the participating GP surgeries. Working as part of a team you will be involved in planning, delivering, monitoring and evaluating the IRIS service across Bolton.

Key skills:

1. Experience of working within the domestic abuse and violence sector or a similar field
2. An understanding of child protection and the protection of adults at risk and a commitment to follow the procedure
3. Experience in delivering training
4. Experience in project or service development
5. Experience in building and maintaining professional relationships and partnerships

How to apply and other information:
This is a community-based project involving travelling to different venues; a current valid driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance is essential.
To apply for a post, please request an application pack by email.