Independent Sexual Violence Adviser

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM TO MARCH 2025 DUE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE.

To deliver advocacy support within the Amethyst SARC, to clients who have experienced sexual assault or rape in North Wales. The post holder will provide extensive support to clients through the criminal Justice System.

The post holder will work in partnership with Social Services, Police, Crown Prosecution Service and Voluntary Agencies to ensure that clients are adequately supported through health and psychological services where necessary, criminal justice and follow on support processes.

The post holder will prioritise, assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of care to an agreed and expected high standard. They will work closely with the multi disciplinary team and contribute to the clinical governance process.

The Amethyst Sexual Assault Referral Centre is a partnership initiative between North Wales Police, Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board and Third Sector Agencies. The centre provides support to women, men and children in North Wales who have been raped or sexually assaulted. The Centre aims to provide a comprehensive approach to rape and sexual assault.

An opportunity has arisen for the provision of an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor, as a fixed term contract until March 2025 initially. Working as part of a small team, the role involves providing specialist, practical and emotional support work to adults who have been raped or sexually assaulted. Regardless of whether they have decided to make a formal report to the police or not.

This post requires excellent communication skills, a flexible approach, the ability to work both on your own initiative and with a wide range of partnership agencies, and an understanding of the impact of sexual assault. A genuine commitment to working with this client group and a passion for this area of work is essential.

The ability to travel in a timely manner to meet the requirements of the post.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.