Trauma-Informed CHISVA Advocate for Children

AWD online; Kates Hill; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Clinical supervision

Annual leave

Job summary

AWD online in the UK is seeking a Children's Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (CHISVA) to support children and young people affected by sexual violence. The role is trauma-informed frontline work with training available for non-qualified candidates. It is a 12-month maternity cover based in Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley, West Midlands.

The CHISVA delivers advocacy, supports families, coordinates with schools, social care, police and courts, and contributes to safeguarding and multi-agency work.

Qualifications

• Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act: female applicants
• Minimum Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) and health and social care experience
• GCSE grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Experience supporting children and young people, safeguarding, caseload management, complex needs, risk assessment and interventions
• Experience in multi-agency work, stakeholder liaison and client representation
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice, child safeguarding, relevant legislation, the Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy, complex needs and Adverse Childhood Experiences
• Knowledge of health and safety and GDPR compliance
• Microsoft Office and virtual-platform skills, clear communication, professional boundaries, organisation, resilience and effective independent and team working
• A non-judgemental, anti-discriminatory approach with initiative and commitment to empowering victims and survivors
• Current driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Eligible to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Deliver child-centred one-to-one interventions
• Manage risk and needs assessments, advocacy, support plans and reviews
• Help families understand trauma-related behaviours and support strategies
• Contribute to multi-agency working with Child in Need and Team Around the Family
• Support ABE interviews, pre-trial visits, hearings, Victim’s Rights to Review
• Liaise with agencies and coordinate referrals or joint work
• Facilitate group work and psycho-social education when required
• Escalate safeguarding concerns and keep accurate records

Skills

Safeguarding

Trauma-informed

Multi-agency

Communication

Caseload management

GDPR compliance

MS Office

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 qualification

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

MS Office

Video conferencing

Job description

AWD online in the UK is seeking a Children's Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (CHISVA) to support children and young people affected by sexual violence. The role is trauma-informed frontline work with training available for non-qualified candidates. It is a 12-month maternity cover based in Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley, West Midlands.

The CHISVA delivers advocacy, supports families, coordinates with schools, social care, police and courts, and contributes to safeguarding and multi-agency work.