Independent Sexual Violence Advisor

Victim Support are looking for an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) to join our North Cumberland team. The role will be based both at home & in our Carlisle office with regular travel across South Cumbria., This role is based based in Ulverston South Cumbria (requirements to travel to meet clients & across team areas if required, with a combination of home and office working).

The main purpose of a Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) is to provide high quality pro-active service to victims of sexual violence and abuse (including children and young people), and deliver a service to those at highest risk and need. You will work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the Bridgeway SARC and other local partnership responses to sexual violence. You will work with survivors and other agencies to monitor the care pathway. This involves risk assessment, helping clients access their rights, along with any other services they require.

As an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) you will be: –

Providing a high quality pro-active service to victims of sexual violence and abuse (including children and young people), and delivering a service to those at highest risk and need. You will work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the Bridgeway SARC and other local partnership responses to sexual violence. You will work with survivors and other agencies to monitor the care pathway. This involves doing risk assessments, helping clients access their rights, along with any other services they require.

You will need: –

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?, More than anything the right attitude and a willingness to learn are key to becoming an ISVA. Experience of working with victims of sexual violence and other service providers and agencies in a statutory, voluntary, social or community setting would be an advantage although we would be keen to hear from you if you can demonstrate how your skills and experience can be applied to this role.

You must have extensive experience of planning and delivering caseloads, with strong crisis management skills and an understanding of the needs of victims experiencing sexual violence. An approved and accredited ISVA qualification is preferable for this post although candidates with the right approach and a willingness work towards ISVA accreditation will also be considered.

To be successful in this role you should have good IT skills, knowledge of criminal justice issues and an understanding of the effects a court appearance can have on victims and witnesses of crime are also essential.

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• 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

• Pension with 5% employer contribution

• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments

• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts

• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance

• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support

• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression