Category:Co-Located Health
Type:Full Time
Location: Winchester
Contract length: Permanent
*This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Stop Domestic Abuse is a trauma informed organisation, the work we do to support those affected by domestic abuse may be triggering for those with past trauma. Please only apply if you are living free from abuse. If you’d like to talk to us about this, please get in touch.
Main purpose and scope of the job
- Promoting the training package, to build and maintain effective relationships with general practice teams, and to recruit local general practices to participate in the training package.
- Providing in-house training for general practice teams on understanding, recognising and responding to domestic abuse.
- Providing ongoing specialist advice and support around domestic abuse to practice teams.
- Encouraging general practice health professionals to ask patients about their experience of abuse and respond, record, safety check and refer.
- Providing specialist, individual and needs-led advocacy and support to patients who are or have experienced domestic abuse who are referred from participating practices, and to provide onward referrals where appropriate.
- Collecting and collating performance and monitoring data for reporting purposes and also with a view to further embedding and developing the programme locally.
- Working with those experiencing domestic abuse to increase their personal safety, and that of any children, and inform them of their rights and options in terms of housing, legal and welfare rights
Available Posts:
Winchester Hospital:
Reference Number: STOPDA949
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37 (Monday – Thursday: 9:30am – 5:30pm & Friday: 9:30am – 5pm)
Applying for this post
Please download and complete the job pack, equalities monitoring form and job application form listed at the top of this page.
You can apply by:
- Submitting your application and equal opportunities forms via the online form below
- Emailing your completed application and equal opportunities forms to:humanresources@stopdomesticabuse.uk
- Posting your application and equal opportunities forms to: FAO: Human Resources, Stop Domestic Abuse, PO Box 53, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1UA
There is no closing date for this post, we will keep the vacancy open until we have successfully appointed to the role. Once your application has been reviewed we will contact you to let you know if you have been shortlisted for an interview.
We particularly welcome applicants from BAMER communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation.
Appointment will be on merit alone.
We will recruit the first suitable applicants, so apply early as we may close applications earlier.
An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) disclosure will be required for this role.
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Domestic Abuse Health Advocate in Winchester employer: Southern Domestic Abuse Service
Stop Domestic Abuse is an exceptional employer dedicated to creating a supportive and empowering work environment for its staff. Located in Southampton, the organisation offers flexible part-time roles that allow employees to make a meaningful impact in the community while benefiting from a trauma-informed culture and opportunities for professional growth. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, particularly welcoming applicants from BAMER communities, Stop Domestic Abuse fosters a collaborative atmosphere where every team member can thrive and contribute to vital social change.
Contact Details:
Southern Domestic Abuse Service Recruitment Team
