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We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join us to further develop a new service within the Trust Safeguarding team for victims of sexual violence and/or domestic abuse. We are recruiting for an Independent Sexual Violence Worker (ISVA) / Independent Domestic Violence Worker (IDVA) to work with our established hospital ISVA and also to support the domestic abuse agenda across the organisation. The ISVA/IDVA will work directly with victims and survivors in the hospital, both patients and staff, providing emotional and practical support and information for recent and non-recent rape and sexual violence and/or domestic abuse and enabling victims and survivors to access the services they need in the aftermath of the abuse they have experienced. The ISVA / IDVA will also work with clinical staff providing teaching and education to support the recognition, care and management of victims of abuse who are patients in the Trust. With an excellent understanding of delivering needs-led and trauma sensitive services, the ISVA / IDVA will provide life-changing support to victims and survivors of sexual violence and abuse. Applications are welcome from individuals who are trained ISVAs/ IDVAs or equivalent experience. This is a full-time post with a fixed term contract until March 2025. The ISVA / IDVA will work closely with the Trust employed ISVA holding a caseload which includes supporting survivors from hard-to-reach groups and providing individual support which will vary from client to client. This includes providing them with the right information so that they can make informed decisions about their health, wellbeing, safety and whether to seek justice through the criminal justice system. There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are due for completion by 2025 or soon after. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new. We encourage and welcome people with disabilities if you need help please ask. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. The postholder will also work closely with the hospital based IDVAs employed by Refuge to ensure patients who are or at risk of domestic abuse are identified and supported. A duty of this role will be to support and educate staff around domestic abuse and sexual violence.