- 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. To promote 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.
- To provide in-house training for general practice teams on understanding, recognising and responding to domestic abuse.
- To provide ongoing specialist advice and support around domestic abuse to practice teams.
- To encourage general practice health professionals to ask patients about their experience of abuse and respond, record, safety check and refer.
- To provide 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.
- To collect and collate performance and monitoring data for reporting purposes and also with a view to further embedding and developing the programme locally.
- To work in partnership with Southampton IDVA service to deliver Pippa (Prevention, Intervention and Public Protection Alliance) providing initial advice, information and guidance to victims, professionals, and family members. To participate in the delivery of the on‑call out of hours on a rota basis.
- Work 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.
Stop Domestic Abuse is a proud women‑led organisation supporting victims and survivors of domestic violence and abuse across Portsmouth and Hampshire. Our vision is a world without domestic abuse, and we work to ensure that it's 'everyone's business.'
We provide refuge and community‑based support, delivering in a trauma‑informed way for adults, children and young people, tailored to individual needs. Our 19 refuges offer safe, welcoming homes, and across our services we provide one‑to‑one support and group activities to help improve their safety and to meet others with similar experiences. We support children process their experiences and help regain a sense of safety. We also deliver training to professionals, including the hair and beauty industry, to recognise domestic abuse and connect people to specialist support services. Our Values: Equality, Openness, Honesty, Respect for individual dignity and diversity, Empowering women and children, and Care and Compassion – are at the heart of everything we do. By committing to these values, we aim to significantly improve the lives of those we support and work towards our vision of a world without domestic abuse.
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Domestic Abuse Health Advocate in Southampton employer: Stop Domestic Abuse
Stop Domestic Abuse is an exceptional employer located in Southampton, dedicated to creating a supportive and empowering work environment for its employees. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, the organisation offers generous benefits such as flexible working hours, enhanced family leave, and a comprehensive health plan, all while fostering a culture of compassion and respect. Joining Stop Domestic Abuse means being part of a mission-driven team that values personal growth and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those affected by domestic abuse.
