Gloucestershire Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Support Coordinator
Location: Gloucester, GL1 3ND
Area Covered: Gloucester
Salary: A GBP 24,956 per annum rising to A GBP 25,350 per annum on successful completion of probation
The Role
The role is to support recent or non:recent survivors of rape or sexual abuse who wish to access the Gloucester ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Advisor) service, as well as supporting the delivery of the Trauma Stabilisation Programme for all clients who are within and outside of the Criminal Justice process seeking support.
The post holder will maintain survivor engagement for adults and children in the Criminal Justice System process until the client is allocated ISVA as well as maintaining effective communication between Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) and ISVA services
The role is also to support a victim through the referral pathway from crisis to recovery and ensuring that the victim feels supported, listened to and believed.
The post holder will be the nominated case lead and point of contact for the victim to allow smooth transition from SARC to other services, whilst supporting the safety planning, monitor risk (including escalation to high risk and safeguarding concerns)
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.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support recent or non:recent survivors of rape or sexual abuse who wish to access the Gloucester ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Advisor) service
* Support the delivery of the Trauma Stabilisation Programme for all clients who are within and outside of the Criminal Justice process seeking support
* Maintain survivor engagement for adults and children in the Criminal Justice System process until the client is allocated ISVA
* Maintain effective communication between Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) and ISVA services
* Support a victim through the referral pathway from crisis to recovery
* Ensure that the victim feels supported, listened to and believed
* Be the nominated case lead and point of contact for the victim to allow smooth transition from SARC to other services
* Support the safety planning, monitor risk (including escalation to high risk and safeguarding concerns)
* Broker recovery support packages (recovery programs, therapy, peer support, onward referral)
* Confirm clients are seen by aftercare services.
* Signpost/refer and broker access to information advice and support.
* Provide the continuity of support to all victims who have not been assigned a front:line support worker
* Maintain accurate and confidential electronic case management records and contribute to performance monitoring for the service
* Continually assess and regularly review the victim risk and needs and use a Trauma informed Approach to keeping victims and their families safe
* Manage and review own case load ensuring the service is user centred, cost effective, efficient and responsive to the needs of clients and professionals
* As part of the ISVA Support Coordinator (ISC) team, provide administrative support for the ISVA service, including creating purchase orders, responding to enquiries, taking messages for the team, and assisting with other tasks related to the effective administration of the service.
* Provide support using a range of communication modes such as telephone, WhatsApp, Text, E:mail, or face to face at the Gloucester SARC office.
The ISVA Support co:ordinator will need to be highly motivated, flexible and able to work unsupervised on a day:to:day basis holding a high volume of cases.
Skills and Qualifications
* Full Driving licence
* Literacy skills and experience working with databases
* Evidence of IT and Computer Literacy Skills
* Safeguarding Adults and Children Training
* Supporting victims of sexual abuse, or working with vulnera