Trauma-Informed CHISVA Advocate for Children

AWD online; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Clinical supervision

Job summary

AWD online invites applications for a Children’s Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (CHISVA) to support children and young people affected by sexual violence with trauma-informed frontline help, with guidance for non-qualified applicants.

The role is a 12-month maternity cover, full-time in the West Midlands (Sandwell, Walsall, Dudley). Hours are 37.5 per week, 9am–5pm, Monday–Friday; some out-of-hours work may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people, safeguarding and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and relevant safeguarding legislation.
• Ability to work across multi-agency partnerships and coordinate referrals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver age-appropriate one-to-one interventions
• Manage risk assessments, advocacy and support plans
• Support families with understanding trauma-related behaviours
• Liaise with schools, social care, police and courts
• Assist with pre-trial activities and victim support where applicable
• Coordinate referrals and joint work with partner agencies
• Facilitate group work and psycho-social education as required
• Maintain accurate records complying with policies and laws

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Child safeguarding

Case management

Multi-agency collaboration

Risk assessment

Communication

Team working

IT literacy

Education

Level 3 qualification in health and social care

Tools

MS Office

Job description

AWD online invites applications for a Children’s Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (CHISVA) to support children and young people affected by sexual violence with trauma-informed frontline help, with guidance for non-qualified applicants.

The role is a 12-month maternity cover, full-time in the West Midlands (Sandwell, Walsall, Dudley). Hours are 37.5 per week, 9am–5pm, Monday–Friday; some out-of-hours work may be required.