IRIS Advocate Educator
| Posting date: | 12 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £16.25 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bolton, Greater Manchester |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Fortalice |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Job Title: IRIS Advocate Educator
Job Type: Fixed Term for 3 years, with the possibility of extension subject to
successful funding
Hours: 35 hours per week
Hourly rate: £16.25
Fortalice has the opportunity to recruit a forward-thinking, passionate and dedicated person to join our established, experienced team of IRIS Advocate Educators. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career within the domestic abuse sector, we can offer full training.
Purpose of the role:
The role of the Advocate Educator will include providing Identification and Referral to Improve Safety (IRIS) training to GP surgeries to improve health professionals understanding of domestic abuse, with the aim of increasing the number of referrals made by GP surgeries for domestic abuse support. You will also provide support and advocacy for medium risk individuals experiencing domestic abuse who have been referred by the participating GP surgeries. Working as part of a team you will be involved in planning, delivering, monitoring and evaluating the IRIS service across Bolton.
Key skills:
• An understanding of child protection and the protection of adults at risk and a commitment to follow procedure.
• Experience of delivering training.
• Experience of project or service development.
• Experience of building and maintaining professional relationships and partnerships.
• Experience of working within the domestic abuse and violence sector or a similar field would be preferred.
How to apply and other information:
• Women only applicants can apply for the post as this is an occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act under section 7.2e of the Equality Act 2010.
• This is a community-based project involving travelling to different venues; a current valid driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance is essential.
• To apply for a post, please request an application pack by email jobs@fortalice.co.uk
Job Type: Fixed Term for 3 years, with the possibility of extension subject to
successful funding
Hours: 35 hours per week
Hourly rate: £16.25
Fortalice has the opportunity to recruit a forward-thinking, passionate and dedicated person to join our established, experienced team of IRIS Advocate Educators. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career within the domestic abuse sector, we can offer full training.
Purpose of the role:
The role of the Advocate Educator will include providing Identification and Referral to Improve Safety (IRIS) training to GP surgeries to improve health professionals understanding of domestic abuse, with the aim of increasing the number of referrals made by GP surgeries for domestic abuse support. You will also provide support and advocacy for medium risk individuals experiencing domestic abuse who have been referred by the participating GP surgeries. Working as part of a team you will be involved in planning, delivering, monitoring and evaluating the IRIS service across Bolton.
Key skills:
• An understanding of child protection and the protection of adults at risk and a commitment to follow procedure.
• Experience of delivering training.
• Experience of project or service development.
• Experience of building and maintaining professional relationships and partnerships.
• Experience of working within the domestic abuse and violence sector or a similar field would be preferred.
How to apply and other information:
• Women only applicants can apply for the post as this is an occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act under section 7.2e of the Equality Act 2010.
• This is a community-based project involving travelling to different venues; a current valid driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance is essential.
• To apply for a post, please request an application pack by email jobs@fortalice.co.uk