At a Glance
- Tasks: Support victims of crime with information, practical help, and emotional support throughout their recovery journey.
- Company: Victim Support, a charity dedicated to helping those affected by crime.
- Benefits: Flexible working, 28 days leave, birthday off, and discounts on various services.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to making a positive impact in the community.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in service delivery and working with vulnerable individuals is essential.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 29000 £ per year.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Victim Advocate to join the team in West Cumberland, working 30 hours a week. This role is offered as a homebased role but with the expectation to travel across Cumberland.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it? Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care? If yes, then we'd love to hear from you.
What we offer
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafe
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role
As an Independent Victim Advocate you will:
- Deliver excellent services to adult victims of crime through the direct provision of information, practical and emotional help from the point of crime and where appropriate, onwards throughout the criminal justice process.
- Help people cope and recover from the effects of crime.
- Act as a single point of contact, undertaking effective need and risk assessments.
- Coordinate the overall delivery of the cope and recovery plan and recovery journey, working closely with other service providers to meet the needs of victims.
You will need:
- Previous experience delivering a service and working directly with service users in a statutory, voluntary or community work setting
- Previous experience of working with vulnerable adults and/or families
- To be able to work without direct supervision, prioritising work and managing competing demands
- The ability to complete needs and risk assessments
- To demonstrate empathy
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences. Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.
How to apply
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Independent Victim Advocate in Carlisle employer: Victim Support
Victim Support is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff while making a meaningful impact in the community. With flexible working options, generous leave policies, and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, employees are supported both personally and professionally. The organisation fosters a collaborative work culture where ongoing training and career progression opportunities empower Independent Victim Advocates to thrive in their roles and make a real difference in the lives of those affected by crime.
