Trauma-Informed Victims' Champion | Hybrid Role

Victim Support; Shoreham-by-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Birthday leave

Pension plan

Enhanced sickness pay

Exclusive discounts

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Career progression

Job summary

Victim Support is recruiting an Offender Release Victim Champion to support victims affected by changes to prison release arrangements in Sussex. The role focuses on informing, empowering and supporting survivors while coordinating with local partners and access to victims' rights and services.

As part of a fixed-term contract through October 2028, the role requires trauma-informed practice and collaboration with the Victim Contact Scheme and wider criminal justice partners.

Qualifications

• Trauma-informed approach to supporting victims and survivors.
• Strong communication and collaboration with criminal justice partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advocacy, information, and emotional support to victims affected by offender release changes.
• Manage a caseload and coordinate safety planning and access to information.

Job description

Victim Support is recruiting an Offender Release Victim Champion to support victims affected by changes to prison release arrangements in Sussex. The role focuses on informing, empowering and supporting survivors while coordinating with local partners and access to victims' rights and services.

As part of a fixed-term contract through October 2028, the role requires trauma-informed practice and collaboration with the Victim Contact Scheme and wider criminal justice partners.