Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA)

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Job summary

A specialist support service seeks an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) to deliver expert support to clients affected by sexual violence. Responsibilities include advocacy, outreach, and court support. The ideal candidate will be passionate about client rights and experienced in managing a busy caseload. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the criminal justice system to ensure victims receive the help they need.

Qualifications

• Passionate about ensuring clients' voices are heard.
• Confident in providing emotional and practical support.
• Experience working with Police and legal agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent advocacy support to clients affected by sexual violence.
• Deliver outreach visits and court support.
• Work closely with Police and legal agencies.

Skills

Experience of providing one to one support

Excellent understanding of the impact of sexual violence

Ability to manage a busy caseload

Strong advocacy skills

Job description

Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA)

Arch Teesside are recruiting for a Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA).

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our established and respected, specialist sexual violence support team.

ARCH Teesside are a specialist sexual violence service with over 25 years’ experience of delivering quality support to victim/survivors of sexual violence/abuse. Based in Middlesbrough, we provide advocacy services to adults and children and young people across Teesside. We are looking for a passionate individual who works well as part of a team to join our independent, advocacy service. The successful candidate will have a passion for ensuring that our clients voices are heard within the criminal justice system and beyond and will be a strong advocate that ensures they understand and can access their rights.

Working across Teesside, we have a vacant post within our advocacy team. You will deliver a pro‑active service by providing independent, expert, quality support to women, men, and young people who have been affected by rape or sexual abuse within and outside of the criminal justice system. This will involve a combination of emotional and practical support, outreach visits, pre‑trial visits, as well as court support.

The successful candidate will have the skills and confidence to work closely with Police, Crown Prosecution Service and other relevant agencies, the ideal candidate will have experience of providing one to one support, managing a busy caseload and will possess an excellent understanding of the impact of sexual violence.

The closing date for this job is 28 November 2025 - 12:00pm.