We have rewarding opportunities available for a Female* Hospital Based IDSVA to join our team based in Bristol Royal Infirmary. You will join us on a full time, Permanent Contract, working 37.5 hours per week (8.00am to 6.00pm on a rota) and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of Point 12 £27,711 (unqualified) or Point 15 £29,093 (qualified) per annum plus benefits. Established in 1999, Next Link is the leading provider of domestic abuse services to women and children in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. At Next Link we are committed to providing holistic, empowering and personalised support and advocacy to women and children experiencing domestic abuse. In return for joining us as our Female Hospital Based IDSVA, we will offer you the following fantastic benefits: Up to 30 days annual leave (depending on length of service) 3 extra holidays including International Women's Day Excellent development and training opportunities Employer pension contribution (minimum 5% of your gross salary) Mindful Employer Plus Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Long Service Awards Health & Wellbeing programme About the Female Hospital Based IDSVA role: We are looking for a Female* Hospital Based IDSVA to be based at the BRI and work closely alongside hospital staff, providing training, expert advice and raising awareness to support the disclosure of domestic violence and abuse. The role involves empowering survivors to increase their options, make positive choices/decisions, increase their confidence, safety and recovery. Key duties and responsibilities of our Female Hospital Based IDSVA: Train and support hospital staff to identify and refer victims of domestic/sexual abuse Establish and maintain support to survivors, with a victim centred approach, focussing on safety and recovery Provide support to enable survivors to safely maintain their current accommodation, access welfare benefits, legal advice alternative housing, and support services Maintain an effective support service with the aim of enabling the survivor to develop the skills and resources necessary to move on and maintain independence and self-reliance Liaise effectively and collaboratively with all appropriate agencies and community groups to ensure the best access to services and meaningful community engagement for service users Promote the service through building positive relationships with the Clinicians and hospital staff to ensure a steady flow of appropriate referrals Ensure your work with service users is recovery focused and strengths based, supporting survivors in a creative, consistent and assertive way Ensure that survivors currently living in abusive situations are aware of their rights and options What we are looking for in our ideal Female Hospital Based IDSVA: IDSVA qualified (desirable) Minimum of 2 years' experience of supporting high risk victims in the domestic abuse sector Ability to train professionals on domestic abuse including how to identify victims and refer Strong numeracy, written communication and organisational skills Ability to undertake effective casework management and support planning with evidence of a methodical and well organised approach to work Ability to work in partnership with a wide range of statutory and voluntary agencies, to achieve outcomes for service users Proven experience of working with women / men and children who have survived domestic abuse Experience of delivering group work and / or training Closing date: 9am on Friday 15th August 2025 Interviews will be held week commencing 25th August 2025. If you are motivated, resourceful and passionate please apply now to join us as our Female Hospital Based IDSVA and contribute to the valuable work Next Link and its wider services, delivering hope and support to survivors of domestic violence and abuse. Next Link is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Next Link is committed to Equal Opportunities. *Due to the specific requirements of this role, this post is exempt under the Equality Act (2010), Part 1, Schedule 9 (Genuine Occupational Requirement.)