Independent Sexual Violence Advisor

3 weeks ago


North London, United Kingdom Solace Women's Aid Full time

**Vacancy Type**

Fixed Term Contract/ Full Time

**Application Deadline**

Friday, July 7, 2023

**Interview Date**

W/C 17th July 2023

**Job Summary**

**Location**: North London (Hybrid)

**Hours**: 37.5 hours per week

**Contract**:Fixed Term until 31st March 2025

**Closing Date**:7th July 2023 at midday

**Interview Date**:W/C 17th July 2023

Solace Women’s Aid is an innovative, exciting charity working across London. Our purpose is to bring to end the harm done through domestic and sexual violence to all survivors, and in particular women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse.

You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.

**About the Service**

North London Rape Crisis offers a range of services to women aged 13 + who are experiencing or have experienced any form of sexual violence in their lives. We offer a safe and non-judgmental space to women living, working or studying across London boroughs of Westminster & Kensington and Chelsea.

Our expert team offers helpline support, advocacy (ISVA) support including a specialised service for women with multiple disadvantages. Additionally, we provide both one-on-one and group counselling to survivors, as well as short-term counselling support for the families and friends of survivors. Our inclusive service welcomes individuals of all ages, disabilities, sexual orientations, gender identities (including non-binary), ethnicities, and religions.

While our regular operating hours are from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, we can accommodate appointments outside of these hours if necessary.

**About the Role**

The Independent Sexual Violence Advocate - Multiple Disadvantage (MD ISVA) role is based in the Rape Crisis service in North London. As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, you will provide proactive emotional, practical, and advocacy support to survivors who have experienced any form of sexual violence and are engaged or considering engagement with the criminal justice system. The survivors may have complex or multiple needs related to substance use, homelessness, immigration, leaving care, disability, age, mental health, and all forms of violence against women and girls. This role is part of MOPAC's VAWG Transformation Fund Project, which aims to create a streamlined referral route into sexual violence services in London and enhance support for survivors with complex needs.

**About You**

**What We Can Offer You**

We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:

- Flexible working
- Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Employer pension contribution
- Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
- Daily clinical debriefing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flow & Restore yoga classes
- Meditation sessions
- Cycle to Work Scheme

**To Apply**: Please send your CV and Supporting Statement outlining your interest in working for Solace via the recruitment portal below and explain how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Profile Document.

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