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Children and Young Peoples Independent Sexual Violence Advisor
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Swindon and Wiltshire Children and Young Peoples Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (Fixed Term)
Salary
A GBP 25,954 per annum rising to A GBP 26,364 per annum on successful completion of probation and A GBP 28,002 per annum after accreditation.
Hours
37.5 hours per week (Monday : Friday, 09:00:17:00)
Holiday
25 days annual holiday entitlement increasing to 30 days after 5 years service per annum plus bank holidays
Base
The Gables, Swindon, possibility for hybrid or some remote working where appropriate
Area Covered
Swindon and Wiltshire
Contract
Fixed term 18 month contract.
About The Role
To work in a multi-agency setting providing a pro-active crisis intervention service to child victims of sexual violence within and outside of the criminal justice system. The post holder will work pro-actively to risk assess and support client needs and develop a comprehensive support plan to help keep victims safe. This role will use advocacy and partnership working skills to ensure victims are supported throughout the criminal justice system from report to court, and to access services to which they are entitled.
There is a commitment to providing a high quality, victim-focused and inclusive service as outlined in the Victim Code of Practice.
The post holder will manage a busy caseload and have excellent partnership skills and an understanding of Children's and Vulnerable people Safeguarding procedures.
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This role will work proactively as part of the ISVA Team and will have respect for the diversity of the community in which the service works to ensure the services is accessible to all.
The post holder will be required to provide advocacy and information to clients in high risk situations where the safety of the service user and self is to be prioritised. Appropriate professional record keeping is required using the client information system.
We encourage applications from all genders.
Key Responsibilities
- The Post Holder should have a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of Sexual Violence, and its impact on Victims, Family Members and Wider Society
- The post holder will travel throughout Swindon and Wiltshire to provide support to clients under 18 years of age.
- Manage a caseload of clients aged 0-18 that will vary between child sexual abuse/violence and child sexual exploitation cases, providing an individual support care plan to meet their needs.
- The post holder will provide face to face, telephone and email support to clients and their supporters where appropriate
- Ensure that a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of sexual violence and child sexual exploitation, and its impact on victims, family members and wider society.
- Be proactive and develop the role of the Children and Young Peoples Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (CYP ISVA) across First Light
- Be respectful of the diversity of CYPs and of the need to prioritise the accessibility of service provision.
- CYP ISVA will support children and young people through the criminal justice process and liaise with the police accordingly.
- The CYP ISVAs will respond to crisis situations as they arise with their clients and complete onward safeguarding referrals.
- CYP ISVAs will engage with other agencies such as Paediatric SARC (The Bridge), CAMHS, social services, police and counselling services to provide a multi-agency approach for their clients.
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Essential Requirements
- The Post Holder will hold a Valid UK Driving License and have access to a Vehicle.
Added Benefits
- A comprehensive induction and training programme, with a hybrid working policy for a better work/life balance.
- A well-being day per financial year (1st April to 31st March)
- Access to external supervision to discuss personal or emotional responses to traumatic cases, to ensure emotional and psychological well-being.
- Health and well-being resources including our staff Well-being Group, Staff Consultation Committee and
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