IRIS Advocate Educator

Landye Bennett Blumstein LLP

IRIS Advocate Educator promoting domestic abuse training and support within Barnet Council. Responsible for coordinating training and providing advocacy for victims in collaboration with general practices.

Posted 7/15/2026part-timeColindale • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £29,979 - £32,927 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in domestic abuse legislation and safeguarding frameworks, with a strong focus on risk assessment, safety planning, and case management. Proven ability to deliver training and provide advocacy for victims, while effectively communicating and collaborating with various stakeholders.

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Domestic Abuse Legislation KnowledgeRisk Assessment ExperienceSafety Planning ExpertiseTraining Delivery SkillsAdvocacy for Victims

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentSafety PlanningCase ManagementTraining DeliveryAdvocacy

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsNegotiation SkillsAdvisory SkillsWritten Reasoning SkillsVerbal Reasoning Skills

Industry Keywords

IRIS ProgrammeTrauma-Informed PracticeIntersectional NeedsDomestic Abuse SupportGeneral Practice Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for promoting the IRIS programme, building and maintaining relationships with general practice teams
Delivery of training and providing ongoing support and advocacy for patients experiencing domestic abuse
Coordinate and deliver training to staff in general medical practices
Complete risk and needs assessment
Undertake safety and support planning
Provide advocacy and support for victims and survivors of domestic abuse, following referral into the service via their GP
Work closely with the IRIS Clinical Lead and VAWG Training and Engagement Specialist to promote the IRIS programme within Barnet and encourage local general practices to sign up to the IRIS programme

Requirements

What you’ll need

Knowledge of domestic abuse legislation and safeguarding frameworks
Experience of working with victims and survivors of domestic abuse or with service users with complex needs
Preferred experience working as an IRIS Advocate Educator
Understanding of trauma-informed practice and intersectional needs of victims
Experience of risk assessment, safety planning and case management
Experience delivering training and awareness raising
Excellent communication, negotiation and advisory skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals.
Good written and verbal reasoning skills and the ability to produce reports to the required standard, to develop, monitor and maintain appropriate recording systems and to develop such skills in others.

Benefits

Comp & perks

31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time
A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
Excellent training and development opportunities
Employee well-being training programs including confidential employee assistance