Domestic Violence Refuge Worker in Surrey

Position : Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Hours : Full time Salary : Competitive salary dependent on and reflective of experience, qualifications, and training. Starting range (for 35 hours/FTE) from £29,637 to over £30,000 depending on experience DBS check : This is a new opportunity to join our Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) team. We are committed to equal opportunities, and we warmly encourage applications from all sections of the community particularly applicants from diverse groups. RASASC is a registered charity which has been providing support to survivors of rape and sexual abuse of all genders (both recent and non-recent) and young people from 13 years old, from across Surrey since 1992. We provide an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Service. ISVAs support survivors to help them overcome the abuse they have suffered and to rebuild their lives. We also provide one-to-one counselling, group work, youth counselling, a support line, and a family support programme. This role is based at the RASASC Guildford office and will work across Surrey. The ISVA must have a full driving licence and use of a car that can be used for work purposes. You will be provided with monthly clinical supervision and attend monthly one-to-one meetings with the ISVA team leader. Please note if you are not qualified, the ISVA will be required to undertake accredited training specifically designed to support them in delivering this service. This training is held in Manchester and is delivered over six modules (n.b. currently this is being delivered remotely but this is subject to change). Currently this training is delivered virtually although this may change. Offer impartial information about all options available, including the criminal justice system, Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs), sexual health services, and other relevant local services, enabling survivors to make informed choices without pressure. • Maintain a balanced caseload and deliver timely, responsive support in line with individual needs, assessed risk and service priorities. • Be based at Guildford RASASC and travel throughout Surrey as required. • Complete risk assessments and support-needs assessments collaboratively with each survivor, and develop, review, and update an individual support and safety plan. • Provide practical information, advice, advocacy, and support across issues such as housing, health, education, and access to other services, helping to promote the survivor’s safety, wellbeing, and recovery. • Manage an allocated caseload effectively, prioritising work according to risk, need and agreed service timescales. • Maintain accurate, timely and confidential case files, records, and monitoring information in accordance with funding requirements, RASASC policies and relevant data-protection obligations. • Attend events and outreach sessions to raise awareness of RASASC and the ISVA service. two years’ direct experience (minimum) working as an ISVA with adults and/or children (E) • undertaking risk and needs assessments with victims and survivors of sexual violence and abuse (E) • identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns (E) • building effective relationships with partner organisations (E) • providing services within a confidential environment (E) • managing a workload with minimal day-to-day supervision (E) • Knowledge and experience of safeguarding adults and children (E) • Knowledge of risk assessment and risk management in relation to sexual harm and abuse (E) • Competent use of IT, case management, and digital communication systems (E) Willingness to participate in regular supervision (E) • Enhanced DBS check (E) In return, we can offer you 25 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time hours, eight public holidays (pro rata for part-time hours) contributory pension scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme and reimbursement of travel expenses at 55p per mile. We are committed to equal opportunities, and we warmly encourage applications from all sections of the community particularly applicants from diverse groups. If you are interested in joining our team or if you have any questions about the role, please do give us a call as we would love to hear from you (please see contact details on our website), or please complete the application form. How to Apply: Please download the application form from our website and email it to Liz Joyce