Hospital IDVA - West London

Job description

Hospital IDVA - Empowering Domestic Abuse Survivors

Join our dedicated team as a Hospital Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) and help empower domestic abuse survivors. As an IDVA, you'll provide proactive, high-quality front-line services, including risk assessment, safety planning, advocacy, and emotional support. Collaborate within a multi-agency framework and keep safety at the forefront of all services for survivors of domestic abuse.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and assess risks and needs using evidence-based checklists.
• Prioritise high-risk cases, delivering crisis intervention and individual safety planning.
• Provide emotional and practical support, and explore legal and civil options.
• Participate in the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) framework.
• Safeguard both children and vulnerable adults.
• Deliver tailored domestic abuse training within our organisation.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records.
• Comply with data protection and confidentiality policies.
• Stay updated on organisational procedures and professional codes of conduct.

Requirements:

• Experience supporting individuals affected by domestic violence and abuse.
• Strong skills in risk identification and safety planning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Familiarity with legal, housing, health, and financial resources for survivors.
• Understanding of the criminal justice system.
• Knowledge of MARAC and multi-agency collaboration.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.
• Training delivery skills and ability to identify training needs.
• Adherence to data protection and confidentiality regulations.

Make a lasting impact and help domestic abuse survivors reclaim their lives.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.