Children and Young Person's Support Worker

Sunilgoel; Blackpool; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is seeking a Children's Independent Sexual Violence Advisor to provide crucial support to victims in the community and at criminal justice locations. The role offers hybrid working options and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidates should demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and customer service skills while ensuring ongoing support for victims. This position requires regular travel across Lancashire and digital literacy skills.

Benefits

Flexible working options

28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Pension with 5% employer contribution

Enhanced sick pay allowances

High Street and leisure discounts

Ongoing training and support

Qualifications

• Regular travel across Lancashire required.
• Comfort presenting information to groups via Zoom.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to victims of sexual violence.
• Advocate for victims throughout their criminal justice journey.

Skills

Resilience

Adaptability

Customer Service

Digital Literacy

Job description

Children and Young Person's Support Worker

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Children and Young Person's Support Worker

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Children's Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (CHISVA) to join our 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 supporting 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 work from home up to 2 days a week on a hybrid basis.

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

Do you have resilience & 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

At Victim Support, we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

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

About The Role

This role involves providing help and support directly to victims and survivors of sexual violence, working to 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. A driving license and access to a vehicle are essential due to travel requirements. If you are unable to drive because of 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 receiving specialist support such as pre-trial therapy and counselling for sexual violence. Digital literacy skills are essential, as is comfort presenting information to groups via Zoom.

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. Our staff are driven by our Vision, Ambitions, and Values to make a difference for those who experience crime and trauma.

Working for VS offers an opportunity to contribute to a national charity providing high-quality services and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support is 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 we encourage applicants from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities. We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled candidates meeting essential criteria.

If you have a disability or medical condition affecting your performance, we are happy to make reasonable adjustments 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 may close the vacancy early if enough suitable applications are received.

We look forward to your application.