Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and innovative specialist Independent Domestic Abuse Advisor (IDVA) to join the Vulnerable Adults Team. The successful applicant will be based in the Emergency Departments (ED) at both Sandwell and City Hospital eventually moving to MMUH. The post holder, as a specialist IDVA will work along side clinical and allied health professionals to respond to victims of domestic abuse and violence safeguarding both vulnerable adults and children. The post holder will act as an advocate and promote the emergency department as a safe space by offering a specialist and immediate response to victims at the point of crisis. Undertaking risk assessments, providing advise and referrals and liaising with external agencies for ongoing support.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high quality front line service to victims of domestic violence and abuse and other interpersonal violence.
To provide direct support to ED and wider SWBT staff in identifying victims of domestic abuse and violence.
Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and safety planning for victims and abuse and violence at the point of crisis.
Support clients to access 24 hour refuge where necessary to act quickly in keeping victims safe and prevent bed blocking
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises.As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding.The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.
We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:
- Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
- Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
- Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on what this role entails.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on what this role entails.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Have significant knowledge of domestic violence and abuse (DVA) and other interpersonal violence (rape and sexual violence (SV), historical childhood sexual abuse, honour based violence (HBV), forced marriage (FM), Female genital mutilation (FGM), child sexual exploitation (CSE)
- Experience of identifying and responding to the risks to and needs of victims/survivors of domestic violence
- Experience of working with victims and/ or survivors of domestic abuse
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level or diploma in approved and accredited domestic abuse course or willingness to work towards the same (SafeLives)
Skills/abilities
Essential
- oEvidence of ability to plan and prioritise work activities
- oEvidence of the ability to be calm and resilient whilst under pressure and to remain optimistic and persistent
- oEvidence of the ability to work as a team member and within a line management structure, understanding the importance of seeking guidance and support when required
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of working in the NHS
- oEvidence of the ability to take responsibility for own actions and behaviour being able to reflect on previous experiences to improve own practice
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Have significant knowledge of domestic violence and abuse (DVA) and other interpersonal violence (rape and sexual violence (SV), historical childhood sexual abuse, honour based violence (HBV), forced marriage (FM), Female genital mutilation (FGM), child sexual exploitation (CSE)
- Experience of identifying and responding to the risks to and needs of victims/survivors of domestic violence
- Experience of working with victims and/ or survivors of domestic abuse
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level or diploma in approved and accredited domestic abuse course or willingness to work towards the same (SafeLives)
Skills/abilities
Essential
- oEvidence of ability to plan and prioritise work activities
- oEvidence of the ability to be calm and resilient whilst under pressure and to remain optimistic and persistent
- oEvidence of the ability to work as a team member and within a line management structure, understanding the importance of seeking guidance and support when required
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of working in the NHS
- oEvidence of the ability to take responsibility for own actions and behaviour being able to reflect on previous experiences to improve own practice
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).
