Job summary
Surrey Sexual Health & HIV Service is excited to offer this newly developed job opportunity for a sexual health Independent Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocate (IDSVA). This service will meet the needs of all victims/survivors, including LGBTQ+, female and male survivors who access the service.
The Sexual Health IDSVA will work within an experienced team of professionals across the three Surrey sexual health clinics in Guildford, Redhill and Woking playing a vital role within the sexual health & HIV team. The successful candidate's work base will be in one of these sites and is negotiable on appointment.
The IDSVA will receive referrals from within the service and will offer advice and support to low, medium and high-risk victims/survivors of domestic and sexual violence and abuse in order to reduce the risk of harm to victims/survivors and their children, aid recovery and improve their wellbeing.
Please note this post is Surrey based, the post holder will be expected to work in Surrey. Please do not apply for this post if you do not have the necessary qualifications or equivalent experience listed in the Job Description, as your application will not be shortlisted.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be acting as the sexual health Independent Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocate (IDSVA) for Surrey Sexual Health Service. Whilst most survivors of domestic and sexual violence and abuse are female, this service will meet the needs of all victim/survivors, including LGBTQ+, and male survivors who may access the service.
The Sexual Health IDSVA will be located across the three Surrey sexual health clinic hubs sites according to demand. The IDSVA will receive referrals from within the Surrey Sexual Health & HIV service. The post holder will advise and support low, medium and high-risk victims/survivors of domestic and sexual violence and abuse, to reduce the risk of harm to victims/survivors and their children, aid recovery and improve their wellbeing. The post holder will assess the level of risk, provide information, advice, support and advocacy, discuss the range of suitable options, develop safety plans based on the client's situation and individual needs and make onward referrals as required.
About us
We are committed to offering you an environment to flourish which includes dedicated development opportunities as well as a healthier work life balance. We will offer you;
- Flexible shift working, Part-timer or Condensed hours to provide a healthy work-life balance;60/40 work split allowing time to work from home.
- Commitment from the team to develop youby offering coaching and in-house development sessions such as Preceptorship Workshop, Leadership programmes, ACP modules and CBT-P training.
- Free access to our Staff and Wellbeing serviceto ensure that you are always looking after yourself.
- Commitment tocareer mappingto ensure continuous professional development including opportunities within the Trust.
- On-siteshadowing opportunitiesincluding HTT, Psych Liaison and many more.
- An opportunity to work with afriendly, dynamic, passionate and diverse teamwho are committed to looking after each other as well as their patients.
- Excellentstaff benefits: our benefit packages are amongst the best in London and include: childcare vouchers, health and wellbeing services, season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, blue light card, discounts at Nando's and Superdrug, mobile phone contracts and much more!
- Award-winning Staff Networks
- Hidden Gem & annualaward ceremonies
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Advocacy and Support
- To amplify the voices of clients and to advocate on their behalf with other agencies
- To enable clients to understand and access their rights
- To undertake risk and safety assessments and develop safety plans with the client based on their individual needs
- To support clients to recover from their experiences of abuse through increasing self-protective factors
- To keep clients and carers and relevant agencies informed of activities where appropriate and it is necessary to do so
- To provide an inclusive service that recognises the importance of equality, diversity, inclusion and respect
Case Management
- To undertake risk assessment and onward referral to relevant regional services in Surrey and beyond if required To manage electronic patient records in accordance with CNWL policies and procedures
- Attend and contribute to the weekly Surrey Safeguarding MDT completing actions from the MDT as required
- When required, attend and contribute to other relevant MDT meetings, such as the weekly Service-wide Complex Safeguarding MDT
- Be a point of contact for Surrey Sexual Health & HIV service staff providing advice and support as required
- The post holder will link in with wider CNWL DA team including supervision
Partnership Working
- To support the integration of the IDSVA within the Surrey Sexual Health & HIV Service
- To attend MARAC, MACE and Safeguarding meetings as required
- To contribute to awareness training for Surrey staff
- To develop networks with other relevant regional services in the interests of managing caseload, such as Surrey domestic abuse organisations and Surrey police.
Safeguarding
- To ensure that all work with clients is carried out with regard to relevant Safeguarding legislation and guidance, including CNWL Safeguarding policies and procedures, Surrey Safeguarding Childrens Partnership (SSCP) and Surrey Safeguarding Adults Board (SSAB) Policies and Procedures
- Assessing safeguarding concerns and to discuss these concerns with the safeguarding lead, along with reporting through DATIX where appropriate
- Supporting the clients through the process where appropriate and to ensure that they are kept informed at all times
- Equipping clients with information, skills and resources they need to make informed choices, access services, access their rights and to have their voices heard
- Utilising a multi-agency approach, working with voluntary and statutory professional networks surrounding the clients, including social care, education, health/mental health, police, etc.
Developments
- To attend relevant conferences and training to increase knowledge of new developments and disseminate findings within the Surrey sexual health & HIV service to enhance service delivery
- To contribute to the evaluation and development of the service
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Advocacy and Support
- To amplify the voices of clients and to advocate on their behalf with other agencies
- To enable clients to understand and access their rights
- To undertake risk and safety assessments and develop safety plans with the client based on their individual needs
- To support clients to recover from their experiences of abuse through increasing self-protective factors
- To keep clients and carers and relevant agencies informed of activities where appropriate and it is necessary to do so
- To provide an inclusive service that recognises the importance of equality, diversity, inclusion and respect
Case Management
- To undertake risk assessment and onward referral to relevant regional services in Surrey and beyond if required To manage electronic patient records in accordance with CNWL policies and procedures
- Attend and contribute to the weekly Surrey Safeguarding MDT completing actions from the MDT as required
- When required, attend and contribute to other relevant MDT meetings, such as the weekly Service-wide Complex Safeguarding MDT
- Be a point of contact for Surrey Sexual Health & HIV service staff providing advice and support as required
- The post holder will link in with wider CNWL DA team including supervision
Partnership Working
- To support the integration of the IDSVA within the Surrey Sexual Health & HIV Service
- To attend MARAC, MACE and Safeguarding meetings as required
- To contribute to awareness training for Surrey staff
- To develop networks with other relevant regional services in the interests of managing caseload, such as Surrey domestic abuse organisations and Surrey police.
Safeguarding
- To ensure that all work with clients is carried out with regard to relevant Safeguarding legislation and guidance, including CNWL Safeguarding policies and procedures, Surrey Safeguarding Childrens Partnership (SSCP) and Surrey Safeguarding Adults Board (SSAB) Policies and Procedures
- Assessing safeguarding concerns and to discuss these concerns with the safeguarding lead, along with reporting through DATIX where appropriate
- Supporting the clients through the process where appropriate and to ensure that they are kept informed at all times
- Equipping clients with information, skills and resources they need to make informed choices, access services, access their rights and to have their voices heard
- Utilising a multi-agency approach, working with voluntary and statutory professional networks surrounding the clients, including social care, education, health/mental health, police, etc.
Developments
- To attend relevant conferences and training to increase knowledge of new developments and disseminate findings within the Surrey sexual health & HIV service to enhance service delivery
- To contribute to the evaluation and development of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CAADA/Safe Lives/Women's Aid IDVA, ISVA or DAPA Qualifications (or demonstrable significant experience in supporting survivors) Evidence of continuing professional development and relevant professional qualifications/training
- Evidence of continuing professional development and relevant professional qualifications/training
Experience
Essential
- Experience within the DA sector
Desirable
- Experience of working within sexual health
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, statutory, voluntary and other stakeholders verbally and in writing
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CAADA/Safe Lives/Women's Aid IDVA, ISVA or DAPA Qualifications (or demonstrable significant experience in supporting survivors) Evidence of continuing professional development and relevant professional qualifications/training
- Evidence of continuing professional development and relevant professional qualifications/training
Experience
Essential
- Experience within the DA sector
Desirable
- Experience of working within sexual health
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, statutory, voluntary and other stakeholders verbally and in writing
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
