Part-Time Victim Support Advisor — Training & Flexible Hours

Independent Domestic Abuse Services; Skipton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Employer-paid health cash plan

Access to national discount schemes

Job summary

AtIDAS (Independent Domestic Abuse Services) is seeking dedicated individuals to provide practical and emotional support to victims of sexual violence and their families. The role involves assisting clients through the criminal justice process, conducting holistic needs assessments and developing personalized cope and recovery plans.

You will help inform clients of their rights, coordinate referrals to counselling, sexual health services and legal support, and participate in safeguarding duties

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to victims of sexual violence, including young people aged 13+ and parents of younger children.
• Support clients through the criminal justice process, including court preparation and liaison with police and CPS.
• Complete holistic needs assessments and develop personalised cope and recovery plans.
• Ensure clients are informed of their rights and case progress in line with the Victims Code of Practice, and deliver support around Criminal Injuries Compensation and special measures.
• Make referrals to specialist services such as counselling, sexual health clinics, and legal support.
• Participate in the IDAS helpline and respond to safeguarding concerns appropriately.
• Act as an internal advisor on sexual violence and deliver training to staff and external agencies.
• Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion by ensuring services are accessible and responsive to the needs of all communities, including those who are underrepresented or marginalised.

Job description

AtIDAS (Independent Domestic Abuse Services) is seeking dedicated individuals to provide practical and emotional support to victims of sexual violence and their families. The role involves assisting clients through the criminal justice process, conducting holistic needs assessments and developing personalized cope and recovery plans.

You will help inform clients of their rights, coordinate referrals to counselling, sexual health services and legal support, and participate in safeguarding duties