Disability Independent Sexual Violence Advocate

6 months ago


Wakefield, United Kingdom Supporting Futures Consulting Ltd Full time

**Role**: Independent Sexual Violence Advocate - ISVA **(Disability)**

**Based**: West Yorkshire (hybrid) 3 days office, 2 from home

**Rate**:£18 per hour dependent on experience

**Start Date**: Immediately

**Duration**:3 months with the possibility of an extension

**Qualification**:
Lime Cultures, CAADA or other recognised ISVA Qualification would be highly desirable but not essential

Our client, a specialist charity that provides advocacy services to victims of violence and abuse, is looking to recruit an ISVA to support adults who have experienced sexual abuse and/ or rape (both recent and historic).

**Synopsis of duties**:

- Support victims of sexual assault and rape (both recent and historic), advocate on their behalf and ensure they understand their rights and options and have access to all available services, agencies and support
- Manage a caseload and provide emotional, practical and advocacy support through the Criminal Justice System
- Explain criminal, legal and if relevant civil remedies and housing options to the clients and provide information and support around Criminal Injuries Compensation
- Support clients to access additional services and support including mental health and counselling, housing, benefits, family support, sexual health and SARC
- Contribute to Safeguarding and risk management decisions and work with the client, management, and partner agencies to ensure the clients safety remains paramount
- Providing information about the impact of sexual violence and signposting clients and their families to specialist support services
- Work closely with local and regional communities to improve referral pathways, reduce barriers to support and partnership working
- Promote the service and ensure clients have access to all available services

**Essential Requirements**:

- Experience of advocating on behalf of victims of sexual abuse, domestic violence, CSE and/ or Child Sexual Abuse
- Understanding and knowledge of, and an active commitment to promoting equal opportunities and diversity, including experience of adapting violence and abuse services to meet the needs of diverse individuals and communities
- An understanding of child protection, safeguarding, safety planning, risk assessments, Criminal and Civil Justice Systems
- Proven track record of successfully carrying and managing a complex caseload within a community cased setting

Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: £18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

- DBS within the last 12 months or on update service (required)
- Driving Licence with own vehicle (required)

Work Location: In person


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