Children and Young Person's Support Worker

Sunil Goel & Associates, CAs; Blackpool; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Children's Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (CHISVA) to provide vital support to victims of sexual violence across Lancashire. This role involves direct advocacy and assistance, ensuring clients receive the help they need throughout their recovery journey. With flexible working options and a commitment to diversity, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful difference in the community.

Benefits

Flexible working options

28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Pension with 5% employer contribution

Enhanced sick pay allowances

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Ongoing training and support

Qualifications

• Experience working with victims of sexual violence.
• Ability to provide advocacy and impartial advice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1-2-1 support to clients in the community.
• Support victims at criminal justice hearings.

Skills

Resilience

Adaptability

Customer Service

Tools

Digital Literacy

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Children's Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (CHISVA) to join the team. As a CHISVA, you will deliver 1-2-1 support to clients in the community across Lancashire and at criminal justice locations, as well as support our digital delivery to groups such as parents of children affected by sexual abuse and violence.

You'll work between 9am to 6pm on a rota basis, with the opportunity to apply for hybrid work from home up to 2 days a week.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change and improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience and adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• 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 and options to buy or sell annual leave
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity and paternity payments
• High street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans
• Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career development and progression

About The Role

This role involves providing help and support directly to victims and survivors of sexual violence, working within the national ISVA framework to support victims throughout their criminal justice journey or their recovery journey if they haven't reported the incident to the police.

The role requires regular travel across Lancashire and supporting victims at criminal justice hearings. Due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle are essential. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please mention this in your application so we can consider alternative arrangements.

You will ensure victims and survivors receive ongoing support, advocacy, and impartial advice, including reporting to the police, accessing Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) services, and specialist support such as pre-trial therapy and sexual violence counselling. Digital literacy skills and comfort presenting via Zoom are required.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing specialist services to people affected by crime across England and Wales. We aim for a world with fewer victims but stronger rights, better support, and greater influence in the Criminal Justice System. Working at VS offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of victims and witnesses.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

We value diversity and inclusion, and particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities. We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled candidates meeting the essential criteria.

If you have a disability, learning difficulty, or medical condition affecting your performance, we will make reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process.

How To Apply

To apply, please visit our website's Jobs page and complete the application form, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. If you have already started an application, we will contact you regarding the updated closing date.