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Female* Hospital Based IDSVAs Southmead Hospital and Weston General Hospital We have rewarding opportunities available forFemale* Hospital Based IDSVAsto join our team based inSouthmead HospitalorWeston General Hospital . We havefull-timeandpart-timeopportunities available and you will join us on aFixed Term Contract to 31st March 2025working full-time ( 37.5 hoursper week) or part-time ( 30 hoursor18.75 hoursper week) and in return, you will receive a competitive salary ofPt 12 £27,711 (unqualified) or Pt 15 £29,093 (qualified)pro rataandbenefits . Established in 1999,Next Linkis the leading provider of domestic abuse services to women and children in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. At Next Link, we are committed to providing holistic, empowering and personalised support and advocacy to women and children experiencing domestic abuse. In return for joining us, we will offer you: Up to 30 days annual leave (depending on length of service) 3 extra holidays including International Women’s Day Excellent development and training opportunities Employer pension contribution (minimum 5% of your gross salary) Mindful Employer Plus Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Long Service Awards Health and Wellbeing programme About the role: We are looking for aFemale Hospital Based IDSVAsto be based atSouthmeadorWestonto work closely alongside hospital staff, providing training, expert advice and raising awareness to support the disclosure of domestic violence and abuse. The roles involve empowering survivors to increase their options, make positive choices/decisions, and increase their confidence, safety, and recovery. Key duties and responsibilities of our Female Hospital Based IDSVAs: Train and support hospital staff to identify and refer victims of domestic/sexual abuse Establish and maintain support to survivors, with a victim-centred approach, focusing on safety and recovery Provide support to enable survivors to safely maintain their current accommodation, access welfare benefits, legal advice, alternative housing, and support services Maintain an effective support service with the aim of enabling the survivor to develop the skills and resources necessary to move on and maintain independence and self-reliance Liaise effectively and collaboratively with all appropriate agencies and community groups to ensure the best access to services and meaningful community engagement for service users Promote the service through building positive relationships with the Clinicians and hospital staff to ensure a steady flow of appropriate referrals Ensure your work with service users is recovery-focused and strengths-based, supporting survivors in a creative, consistent and assertive way Ensure that survivors currently living in abusive situations are aware of their rights and options Maintain up-to-date, accurate, legible and accessible records of all work and contact with service users, other agencies/professionals and others Actively participate in regular one-to-one supervision, reflective practice groups, and annual appraisals Working occasional Saturdays and out of hours cover on a rota basis This is not an exhaustive list of your duties and outlines the general ways in which it is expected you will meet the overall requirements of this post. What we are looking for in our ideal Female Hospital Based IDSVAs: IDSVA qualified (desirable) Ability to train professionals on domestic abuse including how to identify victims and refer Strong numeracy, written communication and organisational skills Ability to undertake effective casework management and support planning with evidence of a methodical and well-organised approach to work Ability to work in partnership with a wide range of statutory and voluntary agencies, to achieve outcomes for service users Proven experience of working with women/men and children who have survived domestic abuse Experience of delivering group work and/or training Experience of supporting high-risk victims Experience working with the police, Lighthouse and MARAC Experience of assessing the risks and needs of vulnerable people who have experienced domestic abuse and/or complex needs If you are motivated, resourceful and passionate about empowering female victims of domestic abuse, pleaseapplynow to join us as ourFemale Hospital Based IDSVAsto contribute to the valuable work Next Link and its wider services, delivering hope and support to survivors of domestic violence and abuse. How to apply: Please download the application pack from our website and complete the application form. Please submit your application by9am on Monday 6th January 2025.Please do not send CVs. Interviews will be held week commencing13th January 2025.#J-18808-Ljbffr