Independent Sexual Violence Advocate

Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting for an Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (ISVA) for a charity based in the North East of England

Post: Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (ISVA)
Contract: 35 hours a week, 2-year fixed term contract, extension subject to funding
Salary: Full-time £23,387 to £27,445.60 (per hour £12.85 to £15.08)
Hours & Days 35 hours a week Monday to Fridays 9am to 5pm
Additional benefits: Enhanced holiday allowance from the start, employer's pension contribution of 6%, enhanced maternity leave
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland and Northumberland

Role Overview

The primary responsibilities of this role include providing victim-survivors with emotional and trauma informed support and provide them with comprehensive and practical information such as reporting to the police, accessing Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) services, and obtaining specialist support, including pre-trial therapy and sexual violence counselling. This position is dedicated to ensuring that victims and survivors receive comprehensive support that addresses their health, social care, housing, and benefit-related needs. Additionally, the role entails at least 30% of its time conducting outreach work to further support and engage with the community.

Person Specification

• Experience of supporting women who have experienced or are at risk of sexual abuse and violence
• Experience of risk and needs assessment, safety and support planning, particularly with clients with complex/multiple needs
• Experience of partnership working and of maintaining excellent working relationships with a range of stakeholders; particularly social care.
• An excellent understanding of sexual violence
• Good working knowledge of UK adult safeguarding practice, procedures and legislation. Essential Safeguarding Adults and Children Level 1
• IDVA and/or ISVA qualification
• A good understanding of confidentiality and anti-discriminatory practice; safe practice and health and safety procedures

This post is:

• subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure
• subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for a disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.
• Open to women* only (*exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1

Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.

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