Community Health Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)
Location: Countywide to include Community Hospitals throughout Cornwall
Salary: £24,956 per annum rising to £25,350 per annum on successful completion of probation and £26,474 per annum after accreditation.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term until 31/03/2026 with the potential for extension subject to future
The Role
The Community Health Independent Domestic Violence Advisor will:
- Be part of the CIOS integrated service with a focus on supporting victims of domestic abuse within the Health response.
- Raise awareness of the integrated service and domestic abuse and Sexual Violence to health practitioners as well as helping other services identify and respond to those experiencing domestic abuse.
- Take referrals from clinicians in response to routine enquiry or other disclosure and provide a timely response.
- Have an excellent understanding of domestic violence and its effects on women, men and children and of best practice within the health sector.
- Be skilled in risk management and safety planning, remaining calm in a crisis and in handling sensitive information on a daily basis.
- Provide a premium service to those assessed at highest risk but responding to all referrals whatever the risk level.
- Use advocacy and partnership working skills both within the hospital setting and, in the community, to ensure victims are supported to access services to which they are entitled.
- Provide emotional and practical support and information to victims including in relation to legal options, housing, health and finance.
- Support the empowerment of the service user and assist them in recognising the features and dynamics of domestic abuse present in their situation and help them regain control of their lives.
- Maintain accurate and confidential electronic case management records and contribute to monitoring for the service.
Skills and Qualifications
- A Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Benefits
- A comprehensive induction and training programme
- Access to external supervision to discuss personal or emotional responses to traumatic cases, to ensure emotional and psychological wellbeing.
- Health and wellbeing resources including our staff Wellbeing Group, Staff Consultation Committee and active participation in our employee engagement platform.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which includes a 24/7 telephone helpline offering medical, emotional and financial support.
- Working for an organisation committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. They welcome applications from all sections of the community, and all backgrounds regardless of age, race, faith, disability, sex, gender identity or sexuality. First Light are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and have an LGBTQIA+ Staff Network.
- Annual pay review and employer contribution pension scheme.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
https://firstlight.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=beb42c08-edbe-4e96-8b5a-90691d314a48
Additional Information: The successful applicant will be subject to a Disclosure & Barring check. Please note that in some roles staff may be required to work from a home/office base in accordance with our Hybrid Working policy.
Deadline for receipt of applications: 16/07/2025
Expected date for interviews: To be confirmed with the candidate
