ISVA: Independent Sexual Violence Advisor — Hybrid (Lancashire)

Victim Support; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual leave 28 days + BH

Birthday leave

Pension plan

Discounts

Financial wellbeing

Wellbeing support

EDI networks

Cycle to work

Career progression

Job summary

Victim Support is seeking Independent Sexual Violence Advisors to deliver 1-2-1 support across Lancashire and at criminal justice locations. Roles include 37.5 or 30 hours per week with potential hybrid working up to 2 days from home.

A driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential due to frequent travel, with a commitment to safeguarding and victim-centred practice. Two ISVAs will join a dedicated Sexual Violence team, focused on supporting children and young people affected by abuse.

Qualifications

• Complete risk and needs assessments to address the specific needs of victims.
• Deliver one-to-one interventions that promote emotional wellbeing, resilience and recovery.
• Work closely with criminal justice process agencies and other partners to ensure victims are heard.
• Proactively promote the service and improve access to support for all victims of sexual violence.
• Follow safeguarding policies and work with safeguarding leads to address concerns.

Responsibilities

• Complete risk and needs assessments to address the specific needs of victims.
• Deliver one-to-one interventions that promote emotional wellbeing, resilience, and recovery.
• Work closely with criminal justice process agencies to ensure victims are heard and their needs are prioritised.
• Proactively promote the service, raising awareness and improving access to services for victims of sexual violence.
• Follow safeguarding policies and collaborate with safeguarding leads for integrated safeguarding.

Skills

Risk assessments

Needs assessments

Criminal justice liaison

Safeguarding policies

Job description

Victim Support is seeking Independent Sexual Violence Advisors to deliver 1-2-1 support across Lancashire and at criminal justice locations. Roles include 37.5 or 30 hours per week with potential hybrid working up to 2 days from home.

A driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential due to frequent travel, with a commitment to safeguarding and victim-centred practice. Two ISVAs will join a dedicated Sexual Violence team, focused on supporting children and young people affected by abuse.