CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE’S INDEPENDENT SEXUAL VIOLENCE ADVISOR (CHISVA) – (Female)
37 hours per week
12 months Fixed Term contract (with possibility of extension, subject to further funding)
Location: STAFFORD
Salary £26,738 – £29,519 per annum – 37 hours per week (dependent upon qualifications/experience)
Survive Sexual Assault & Abuse Service offers a free, non-judgmental and confidential service for adults, children over the age of 4, and close family members/significant others who have been affected by sexual assault or abuse at any point during their lives across Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent.
As part of Survive, you will deliver a high-quality ChISVA (Children’s Independent Sexual Violence Advisor) service to children and young people who have experienced sexual violence, sexual abuse, or sexual coercion. This will help meet the needs of victims, providing accurate information on criminal justice processes, victims’ rights under the Victim’s Code of Practice and referring to other services as appropriate ensuring that survivors have access to a range of specialist support.
You will work closely with, but independently from, the Police, Victim Gateway, Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), Witness Care, Sexual Health and NHS services as well as other voluntary sector organisations.
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential requirements of the post.
To apply for this position, please visit our website ‘Work for SWA – Staffordshire Women’s Aid’ to download further details and an application form which needs to be completed and returned to personnel@staffordshirewomensaid.org by the closing date.
The large part of our services are run by women for women, and this role is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1, Section 7(2)e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
Closing Date for applications is 9 am on 19 February 2026
Interviews will be held on 24th & 26th February 2026