Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Support Coordinator

Smiley & Co, Ltd.; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected support organization in Gloucester seeks an ISVA Support Coordinator to assist survivors of sexual violence. The role involves maintaining engagement with clients, supporting through the referral process, and managing cases while ensuring safety. Candidates must have strong communication skills and experience with victims. A driving license and safeguarding training are preferred.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction and training programme

Wellbeing day per financial year

Access to external supervision

Health and wellbeing resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Annual pay review and pension scheme

Qualifications

• Full Driving licence required.
• Experience with databases and literacy skills needed.
• Training in Safeguarding Adults and Children is essential.
• Understand and support victims of sexual abuse.
• Knowledge of risk assessment and safety planning is important.

Responsibilities

• Support survivors of rape or sexual abuse accessing the ISVA service.
• Deliver the Trauma Stabilisation Programme for clients.
• Maintain survivor engagement and effective communication during their process.
• Manage own case load with a trauma-informed approach.
• Provide administrative support for the ISVA service.

Skills

Full Driving licence

Literacy skills and experience working with databases

Evidence of IT and Computer Literacy Skills

Safeguarding Adults and Children Training

Supporting victims of sexual abuse, or working with vulnerable people

Understanding the impact of domestic abuse on victims

Understanding safeguarding issues

Principles of risk assessment and safety planning

Excellent communication skills

Handling confidential information

Job description

Role

Gloucestershire Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Support Coordinator

Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Salary: £24,956 (pro rata) per annum, rising to £25,350 (pro rata) per annum on successful completion of probation and £26,474 (pro rata) per annum after accreditation

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Overview

The role is to support recent or non-recent survivors of rape or sexual abuse who wish to access the Gloucester ISVA service, as well as supporting the delivery of the Trauma Stabilisation Programme for all clients who are within and outside of the Criminal Justice process seeking support.

The post holder will maintain survivor engagement for adults and children in the Criminal Justice System process until the client is allocated ISVA, and will maintain effective communication between Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) and ISVA services.

The role also supports a victim through the referral pathway from crisis to recovery, ensuring that the victim feels supported, listened to and believed.

The post holder will be the nominated case lead and point of contact for the victim to allow smooth transition from SARC to other services, whilst supporting safety planning and monitoring risk (including escalation to high risk and safeguarding concerns).

Key Responsibilities

• Support recent or non-recent survivors of rape or sexual abuse who wish to access the Gloucester ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Advisor) service


• Support the delivery of the Trauma Stabilisation Programme for all clients who are within and outside of the Criminal Justice process seeking support


• Maintain survivor engagement for adults and children in the Criminal Justice System process until the client is allocated ISVA


• Maintain effective communication between Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) and ISVA services


• Support a victim through the referral pathway from crisis to recovery


• Ensure that the victim feels supported, listened to and believed


• Be the nominated case lead and point of contact for the victim to allow smooth transition from SARC to other services


• Support the safety planning, monitor risk (including escalation to high risk and safeguarding concerns)


• Broker recovery support packages (recovery programs, therapy, peer support, onward referral)


• Confirm clients are seen by aftercare services.


• Signpost/refer and broker access to information advice and support.


• Provide the continuity of support to all victims who have not been assigned a front-line support worker


• Maintain accurate and confidential electronic case management records and contribute to performance monitoring for the service


• Continually assess and regularly review the victim risk and needs and use a Trauma informed Approach to keeping victims and their families safe


• Manage and review own case load ensuring the service is user centred, cost effective, efficient and responsive to the needs of clients and professionals


• As part of the ISVA Support Coordinator (ISC) team, provide administrative support for the ISVA service, including creating purchase orders, responding to enquiries, taking messages for the team, and assisting with other tasks related to the effective administration of the service.


• Provide support using a range of communication modes such as telephone, Text, E-mail, or face to face at the Gloucester SARC office.

Skills And Qualifications

• Full Driving licence


• Literacy skills and experience working with databases


• Evidence of IT and Computer Literacy Skills


• Safeguarding Adults and Children Training


• Supporting victims of sexual abuse, or working with vulnerable people


• Have a good understanding of sexual assault including the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their families


• Understand safeguarding issues (children and vulnerable adults) and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues


• Understanding the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of sexual abuse and their children


• Have excellent communication, negotiation and advisory skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals


• Handling confidential and sensitive information appropriately

Benefits

• A comprehensive induction and training programme, with a hybrid working policy for a better work/life balance.


• A wellbeing day per financial year (1st April to 31st March)


• Access to external supervision to discuss personal or emotional responses to traumatic cases, to ensure emotional and psychological wellbeing.


• Health and wellbeing resources including their staff Wellbeing Group, Staff Consultation Committee and active participation in their employee engagement platform.


• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which includes a 24/7 telephone helpline offering medical, emotional and financial support.


• Working for an organisation committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. They encourage applications from all sections of the community, and all backgrounds regardless of age, race, faith, disability, neurodiversities, genders, gender expression or sexuality. They are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and have an LGBTQIA+ Staff Network.


• Annual pay review and employer contribution pension scheme.

To Apply

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