London Borough of Newham, England, United Kingdom

About the job IRIS Advocate and Educator

Location : Newham

Contract : 1 year possible extension

The Role

As an IRIS Advocate you will be organising and delivering ongoing trainings for health professionals in general practices (G.P surgeries) on understanding and responding to domestic violence and abuse. You will build and maintain the specific referral pathway between yourself and GP surgeries in Newham. You will carry out risk and needs assessments, safety planning and support planning with survivors and advocate on their behalf with external agencies

Accountabilities

• Organise and deliver trainings and ongoing support and advice to GPs and other health professionals on understanding and responding to domestic abuse
• Build and maintain effective relationships with GPs and other health professionals in Newham.
• Provide a high-quali...