Trauma-Informed Domestic Abuse Advocate & Trainer

Stop Domestic Abuse; Southampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Stop Domestic Abuse is seeking a dedicated trainer to deliver in-house sessions for general practice teams across Portsmouth and Hampshire. You will provide training on understanding, recognising and responding to domestic abuse, and work to recruit local practices to participate in the training package.

You will collaborate with the Southampton IDVA service, deliver the on-call rota, and advocate for patients experiencing domestic abuse while supporting practitioners with safety planning and

Qualifications

• This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
• To provide in-house training for general practice teams on understanding, recognising and responding to domestic abuse.
• To provide ongoing specialist advice and support around domestic abuse to practice teams.
• To encourage general practice health professionals to ask patients about their experience of abuse and respond, record, safety check and refer.
• To provide specialist, individual and needs-led advocacy and support to patients who are or have experienced domestic abuse who are referred from participating practices, and to provide onward referrals where appropriate.
• To collect and collate performance and monitoring data for reporting purposes and also with a view to further embedding and developing the programme locally.
• To work in partnership with Southampton IDVA service to deliver Pippa (Prevention, Intervention and Public Protection Alliance) providing initial advice, information and guidance to victims, professionals, and family members. To participate in the delivery of the on‑call out of hours on a rota basis.
• Work with those experiencing domestic abuse to increase their personal safety, and inform them of their rights and options in terms of housing, legal and welfare rights.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-house training for general practice teams on recognising and responding to domestic abuse.
• Offer specialist advice and ongoing support to practice teams.
• Encourage professionals to ask about abuse experiences and refer to relevant services.
• Provide advocacy and onward referrals for patients referred by practices.
• Collect data for reporting and help embed the programme locally.
• Collaborate with Southampton IDVA for Pippa activities and on-call shifts.
• Assist victims to enhance personal safety and inform them of housing, legal, and welfare options.
• Deliver training to professionals including the hair and beauty industry to recognise domestic abuse and connect to specialist services.

Job description

Stop Domestic Abuse is seeking a dedicated trainer to deliver in-house sessions for general practice teams across Portsmouth and Hampshire. You will provide training on understanding, recognising and responding to domestic abuse, and work to recruit local practices to participate in the training package.

You will collaborate with the Southampton IDVA service, deliver the on-call rota, and advocate for patients experiencing domestic abuse while supporting practitioners with safety planning and