Health Independent Gender Violence Advocate (IGVA)

We are recruiting for a Health IGVA to join our team in Southwark; the scope on this job involves….

Job Title: Health IGVA

Location: Southwark
Salary: £28,104 per annum
Contract type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5

We are recruiting for a Health Independent Gender Violence Advocate (IGVA) who will provide high quality independent advocacy and support to survivors of gender-based violence at the highest risk and their children, with a focus on clients who have additional vulnerabilities due to health concerns. In this role you will work with Southwark health agencies with a focus on Southwark GP Practices to provide high quality independent advocacy and support to survivors of gender-based violence at the highest risk and their children.  

This role will be part of increasing the ability of partner agencies, including those in health to recognise, reject and respond appropriately and safely to all forms of gender-based violence (including domestic violence, sexual, financial, and emotional abuse, female genital mutilation, forced marriage and so called ‘honour’ based violence). As part of this role, you will be required to regularly attend GP practices and other health settings to meet with survivors and provide training to health professionals. You will be working alongside Named GPs in Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk, and Lead GPs, to support practices and provide training. 

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. 

Closing date: 9.00am on 21 April 2025

Interview date: 30 April 2025

Benefits

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.