[ref. g3221820] IRIS Advocate Educator

apartmentFortalice placeBolton calendar_month 
We are aiming to recruit a forward-thinking, passionate and dedicated person to join our established team of IRIS Advocate Educators. Are you empathic, resilient, passionate and self-motivated? Do you have experience of working to support families, children and young people, and delivering training to professionals?

If so, Fortalice would like to hear from you.

IRIS+ Advocate Educator
Job Type: Fixed term post until September 2026, with the possibility of extension subject to successful funding
Hours: 17.5 hours per week
Hourly Rate: £15.85 per hour
Salary: £28,847 per annum (FTE)

£14,423 per annum (actual based on 17.5 hours per week)

Purpose of the role:
This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a research project with the University of Bristol. The role of the Advocate Educator will include providing Identification and Referral to Improve Safety (IRIS) training to GP surgeries to improve health professionals understanding of domestic abuse, with the aim of increasing the number of referrals made for male victims by GP surgeries for domestic abuse support.

You will also provide support and advocacy for medium-risk individuals experiencing domestic abuse who have been referred by the participating GP surgeries. Working as part of a team you will be involved in planning, delivering, monitoring and evaluating the IRIS service across Bolton.

Key skills:
  • Experience of working within the domestic abuse and violence sector or a similar field
  • An understanding of child protection and the protection of adults at risk and a commitment to follow the procedure
  • Experience in delivering training
  • Experience in project or service development
  • Experience in building and maintaining professional relationships and partnerships
How to apply and other information:
  • This is a community-based project involving travelling to different venues; a current valid driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance is essential.
  • To apply for a post, please request an application pack by email jobs@fortalice.co.uk
  • The closing date for applications is 12noon on Monday 25th November 2024.
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