Health Advocate - Southampton

Position: Health Advocate

Location: Southampton

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: £25,614.24 - £27,720.54

About the Role:

We are seeking a passionate Health Advocate to join our team. This role focuses on promoting and delivering a training package to general practice teams, building relationships with local practices, and providing specialist support to patients affected by domestic abuse.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote and deliver in-house training on domestic abuse to general practice teams.
• Provide ongoing advice and support to practice teams.
• Encourage health professionals to inquire about patient's abuse experiences and ensure proper response, recording, safety checks, and referrals.
• Offer specialist advocacy and support to patients referred from participating practices and make onward referrals where needed.
• Collect and collate performance and monitoring data for reporting and programme development.
• Collaborate with the Southampton IDVA service to deliver Pippa, providing advice and guidance to victims, professionals, and family members.
• Participate in the on-call out-of-hours rota.
• Arrange and deliver training sessions with participating practices, preparing necessary training materials.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of practice-based work and service user interactions.
• Provide direct support and advocacy to those experiencing domestic abuse through phone and in-person meetings.
• Work with victims to increase safety and inform them of their rights and options.
• Perform administrative and financial tasks, maintaining full records and receipts.

On-Call Duties:

• Handle emergencies and provide support outside service hours.
• Provide emergency safety advice and support to refuge residents.
• Admit families into refuge accommodation and process referrals.
• Support clients in accessing refuge accommodation elsewhere.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience in health advocacy, domestic abuse prevention, or related fields.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to professional development.
• Confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive information.
• Flexibility for on-call duties.
• Access to a car and a valid driver's license.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this position.

Application Deadline:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Join us in our mission to support and empower victims and survivors of domestic abuse. Together, we can make a difference.

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