Gloucestershire Independent Sexual Violence Advisor
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Gloucestershire Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA)
Location: Gloucester, GL1 3ND
Area Covered: Gloucestershire
Salary: A GBP 24,956 per annum rising to A GBP 25,350 per annum on successful completion of probation and A GBP 26,925 per annum after accreditation.
The Role
To work in a multi:agency setting providing a pro:active crisis intervention service to adult 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.
The post holder will manage a busy caseload and have excellent partnership skills and an understanding of Adult and Vulnerable people Safeguarding procedures.
Operate an assertive, client:led outreach service, meeting clients in locations where they feel most comfortable and safe, in line with service policies and risk assessments.
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 also uphold the values and mission statement of First Light and proactively support and champion the charity in all areas of their work.
The post holder will be highly motivated, flexible and able to work unsupervised on a day:to:day basis.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure that a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of sexual violence, and its impact on victims, family members and wider society, informs all work with victims and partner agencies.
* All interventions will prioritise the safety, security and dignity of service users and of colleagues.
* Operate an assertive, client:led outreach service, meeting clients in locations where they feel most comfortable and safe, in line with service policies and risk assessments.
* To support clients through the Criminal Justice System, explaining the procedures and their role and rights within that system and act as a first point of contact to relevant Criminal Justice agencies.
* Liaise with the Police and CPS on behalf of the clients, with the clients informed consent and adhering to confidentiality policy in relation to release of information. Keep the victim informed about case progress in line with the requirements of the Victims Code of Practice.
Skills And Qualifications
* Evidence of IT and computer literacy skills
* Full Driving licence
* Experience of working with vulnerable people, and/or experience of crisis work
* Experience of the work of criminal/civil justice and/or health and social care systems
* Ability to build rapport and develop and maintain relationships with clients/colleagues/professionals and stakeholders
* Handling confidential and sensitive information appropriately
* Managing a caseload
Benefits
* A comprehensive induction and training programme, with a hybrid working policy for a better work/life balance.
* A wellbeing day per financial year (1 st April to 31 st March)
* Access to external supervision to discuss personal or emotional responses to traumatic cases, to ensure emotional and psychological wellbeing.
* Health and wellbeing resources including the staff Wellbeing Group, Staff Consultation Committee and active participation in the employee engagement platform.
* Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which includes a 24/7 telephone helpline offering medical, emotional and financial support.
* Working for an organisation committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. They encourage applications from all sections of the community, and all backgrounds regardless of age, race, faith, disability, neurodiversities, genders, gender expression or sexuality. THey are a Disabil
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