Band 5 - Independent Domestic/Violence Advisor (IDVA)
NHS Jobs Watford
To provide a combination of support and advocacy to anyone affected by Domestic Abuse, both current and/or historic. To have a visible presence to clinical areas throughout the Trust with a particular focus on the unscheduled care settings, the Emergency Department, and Maternity Units.
To provide an appropriate and timely response to patients/clients referred to the Hospital IDSVA Service. Provide practical and emotional 1:1 and/or telephone support to patients/clients. Assess the presenting risks and support needs of patients/clients and together form individualised safety and support plans to manage the identified risks/needs.
As part of the risk assessment and with client consent, ensure safety and support plans are shared with involved professionals/agencies. Liaise with the Police, CPS, and other service providers on behalf of the client. Facilitate protective interventions with clients, including supporting clients with the Civil and Criminal Court processes.
To follow procedures/protocols with other services so that the safety of the clients involved are kept central to any process and ensuring that, with consent, other professionals/agencies are kept informed about key changes to the clients situation.
To participate in the MARAC framework by referring clients and attending/participating in meetings and following up on agreed MARAC actions. To work within Child Protection requirements and procedures to ensure Children and Young People are safeguarded and their welfare promoted, whilst also supporting the needs of the client.
This can include, for example, attending/participating in Social Care meetings and Child Arrangements Orders through the Family Law process. To identify and respond to, as appropriate, the protection of Vulnerable Adults. Support and advocate for clients in developing their own support network and ensure they receive the services to which they are entitled.
Where required, make appropriate referrals for follow up support/care. This may include referrals to community Mental Health services, Drug and Alcohol support, Counselling, Housing, and any others identified in the clients safety and support plan.
To follow and maintain the Case Intake and Case Management procedures for a risk/need led response by the in-house Hospital IDSVA Service. Working with the wider Hospital Safeguarding Team to promote and maintain current referral pathways to enable all Trust staff to refer to the Hospital IDSVA service.
Work to promote the role of the Hospital IDVA across key areas of the Trust. To advise, support, and/or deliver tailored training and awareness sessions to WHTH staff with the aim of ensuring they are equipped to respond to all Victim/Survivors presenting in the Acute Hospital.
To raise awareness of the issues of Domestic Abuse and its effect on Children and Young People as Victim/Survivors in their own right. To prepare for and attend regular meetings as required including the Trust Safeguarding Operational Meetings.
To work within a multi-agency framework, representing the needs of clients and promoting the IDVA role as appropriate. To ensure an effective system of communication exists between the Hospital IDSVA Service, WHTH Safeguarding Teams, Clients, WHTH staff, and other professionals/agencies.
To provide an appropriate and timely response to patients/clients referred to the Hospital IDSVA Service. Provide practical and emotional 1:1 and/or telephone support to patients/clients. Assess the presenting risks and support needs of patients/clients and together form individualised safety and support plans to manage the identified risks/needs.
As part of the risk assessment and with client consent, ensure safety and support plans are shared with involved professionals/agencies. Liaise with the Police, CPS, and other service providers on behalf of the client. Facilitate protective interventions with clients, including supporting clients with the Civil and Criminal Court processes.
To follow procedures/protocols with other services so that the safety of the clients involved are kept central to any process and ensuring that, with consent, other professionals/agencies are kept informed about key changes to the clients situation.
To participate in the MARAC framework by referring clients and attending/participating in meetings and following up on agreed MARAC actions. To work within Child Protection requirements and procedures to ensure Children and Young People are safeguarded and their welfare promoted, whilst also supporting the needs of the client.
This can include, for example, attending/participating in Social Care meetings and Child Arrangements Orders through the Family Law process. To identify and respond to, as appropriate, the protection of Vulnerable Adults. Support and advocate for clients in developing their own support network and ensure they receive the services to which they are entitled.
Where required, make appropriate referrals for follow up support/care. This may include referrals to community Mental Health services, Drug and Alcohol support, Counselling, Housing, and any others identified in the clients safety and support plan.
To follow and maintain the Case Intake and Case Management procedures for a risk/need led response by the in-house Hospital IDSVA Service. Working with the wider Hospital Safeguarding Team to promote and maintain current referral pathways to enable all Trust staff to refer to the Hospital IDSVA service.
Work to promote the role of the Hospital IDVA across key areas of the Trust. To advise, support, and/or deliver tailored training and awareness sessions to WHTH staff with the aim of ensuring they are equipped to respond to all Victim/Survivors presenting in the Acute Hospital.
To raise awareness of the issues of Domestic Abuse and its effect on Children and Young People as Victim/Survivors in their own right. To prepare for and attend regular meetings as required including the Trust Safeguarding Operational Meetings.
To work within a multi-agency framework, representing the needs of clients and promoting the IDVA role as appropriate. To ensure an effective system of communication exists between the Hospital IDSVA Service, WHTH Safeguarding Teams, Clients, WHTH staff, and other professionals/agencies.
To work and liaise with relevant local agencies and community groups to ensure productive and collaborative partnership working. To work closely with Refuges community Herts IDVA Service ensuring good lines of communication and clear lines of responsibility are in place.
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS TrustWatford
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join us to further develop our services within the Trust Safeguarding Team as an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA).
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