IRIS Advocate (Maternity Cover - 25 Hours)

About Us Birmingham and Solihull Women s Aid have for over 45 years supported women and children with services around domestic violence and abuse. Could you be a part of our team as we continue our mission to end domestic violence and abuse? The region s leading charity in tackling violence against women and girls, BSWA offers a helpline, webchat, drop in and and community support as well as emergency accommodation in six refuges across the area. Projects supports women in the criminal justice system, in healthcare settings, and throughout the community, offering support to women and children experiencing domestic violence. Alongside this, we also have staff offering training and consultancy to businesses and health and social care professionals alike, raising awareness on gender based violence issues. We seek like-minded women to join our enthusiastic team of workers, all of us passionate about the vital and valuable work we do to support women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, and tackling the wider issues of violence against women and girls. Key Responsibilities - To provide individual information, support and signposting for women disclosing experiences of domestic violence. To provide support to health professionals in general practice on understanding and responding to domestic violence. Experience Required - Carrying out needs and risk assessments and support of women experiencing abuse Working within safeguarding guidelines to protect and ..... full job details .....