Advocacy Development Worker for Domestic Abuse Support

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Munster; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 35 days

NHS pension

Salary progression

Sick leave

NHS discounts

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking an Advocacy Specialist within the Gender-Based Violence Services to support women who have experienced domestic abuse. You will gather information, share resources, and help access voluntary and statutory services.

You will manage a complex caseload, perform risk assessments, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety and continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Degree level education and relevant field experience.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Driving licence valid for UK/EU/EEA.

Responsibilities

• Provide advocacy to women who have experienced domestic abuse.
• Manage a complex caseload with advocacy and support needs.
• Carry out risk assessments and coordinate with professionals and services.
• Provide input at MARACs and similar multi-agency processes.

Skills

Excellent communication

Driving licence (UK/EU/EEA)

Education

Degree level education

Tools

MS Outlook

Word

Access

Job description

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking an Advocacy Specialist within the Gender-Based Violence Services to support women who have experienced domestic abuse. You will gather information, share resources, and help access voluntary and statutory services.

You will manage a complex caseload, perform risk assessments, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety and continuity of care.