Independent Sexual Violence Advisor

2 weeks ago


Norwich, United Kingdom Norfolk Constabulary Full time

Kings Lynn & West Norfolk / Norwich
Part Time (18.5 Hours) - Temporary to May 2024
£30,375 - £34,287 per annum / pro rata
Friday 16 June 2023 at 5pm

The SARC provides a service to victims of rape and serious sexual assault in Norfolk. We provide face to face support and also have an advice line that professionals and members of the public can access. We work with those who report to police and those who choose not to. Applications are invited for the above post based at Reepham Rd, Norwich but you will mainly be working remotely covering a geographical patch in Norfolk as well as a mix of office / home working.

To work within the SARC setting by being one of the main points of contact for victims of rape and serious sexual abuse. To provide a pro-active service to children, young people & their families whilst working within a multi-agency context.

To provide victims with emotional and practical support and advice. Awareness of priorities of risk and safety such as physical and/or mental ill health, drug and alcohol issues, domestic abuse, NEET, homelessness etc. and to keep clients engaged in the criminal justice process should they choose to support a Police investigation.

**It is essential that applicants meet the following criteria**:

- Possession of a relevant degree or professional qualification/experience in sexual violence or a related field and willingness to undertake and successfully complete an accredited ISVA training qualification
- Proven experience of working with vulnerable people and supporting them in extremely difficult and sensitive circumstances, in a pro-active, empathetic and compassionate manner, while exercising a high degree of professionalism at all times
- Demonstrate highly developed interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal, with the ability to relate to people at all levels including victims & survivors and internal and external stakeholders in complex and demanding situations
- Proven ability to manage and prioritise work effectively combining caseload management with recording, reviewing and working to specific timescales
- Proven ability to undertake detailed risk and support needs assessments, advise on a wide range of support measures, monitor and review progress
- Proven experience of multi-agency working
- Ability to work on own initiative with mínimal supervision and to contribute to the development of the ISVA service and the SARC as a whole
- Ability to travel throughout the county to support victims and to build up partnership links within the defined geographical location of Kings Lynn, West Norfolk & Norwich

**It is desirable that applicants meet the following criteria**:

- Experience of working with people who have been sexually assaulted
- Experience/knowledge of the court process within the criminal justice system

Hours of work are 18.5 per week, currently based on full day Monday, Tuesday & half day Wednesday but this is negotiable. Also may be required to work outside of normal office hours if necessitated by the exigencies of the service, for example occasional late hours. This post is offered on a temporary basis.

**Applications from at-risk staff will be prioritised and receive preference in any selection process.



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