Children & Young People’s Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Location: Imara Nottingham Office (Hybrid Working available) Department: CHISVA Contract type: Fixed Term Contract Hours : 22.5 hours with potential for full time (37.5) hours Salary: £28,119 - £28,634 FTE, pro rata (dependent on ISVA qualification) Job purpose: The CHISVA will be responsible for providing a specialist service to support children, young people and families after a disclosure of child sexual abuse. You will work in a flexible and responsive way with both adults and children to deliver professional, emotional and practical support that meets their individual needs throughout the Criminal Justice Process. We give equal priority to keeping all children and young people safe regardless of their age, disability, gender idetity, race, religion or belief, and sexual orientation. We welcome applications from survivor-practitioners (employees who have lived experience of sexual and/or domestic abuse). You can choose to identify as a person with lived experience within the recruitment process if you feel comfortable doing so, however, this is not a requirement of the process. This role is offered on a fixed-term basis until 31st March 2026. Key Tasks and responsibilities Provide effective emotional support, practical support and advocacy to children, young people and safe family members following a disclosure of child sexual abuse. Hold and maintain a caseload of children, young people and families – able to prioritise demands and respond to shifting priorities with flexibility, care and compassion. Undertake needs and risk assessment with children and families using the Safety and Support Assessment. Develop individual support plans to address risks/support needs of client. Provide accurate, timely and concise electronic records. Enable children, young people, and vulnerable adults to access appropriate therapeutic interventions, engage with other support organisations and develop their own support network. Where necessary provide emotional and practical support through the criminal justice process, providing accurate and impartial information, liaising with Police, CPS, Registered Intermediaries, and other CJP professionals. Support with Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority applications. Provide information to children, young people, and families regarding the impact of the trauma of sexual violence and the potential for moving forward. Support children, young people, and vulnerable adults to access the services they require, in partnership with safe family members. Ensure equitable access for all children, young people and families in Nottinghamshire, including being aware of resources available regarding interpreters etc. Consider and respond to safeguarding issues when engaging with children, young people and vulnerable adults, working within Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City Safeguarding Children Partnership policies and procedures. Actively engage and work within statutory and non-statutory networks of support for children, young people and families alongside partner agencies such as health, social care, Police and support services. Work within relevant legislation including Home Office ISVA Guidelines, Achieving Best Evidence (ABE) Guidance, Children's Act and Working Together to Safeguard Children. Contribute towards Imara service development, monitoring, and evaluation. Participate in individual and group clinical supervision, management supervision and team meetings. Be willing to undertake relevant training as required. Demonstrate commitment to Imara’s values: Compassionate Commitment, Acceptance, Seeking Justice, Creative Empowerment, and Holding our Ground. Deadline for applications is 12 noon on Friday 24th October 2025. Benefits: We aim to provide a trauma informed approach to all employees and volunteers through the provision of Wellbeing days; flexible working; external clinical supervision; Employee Assistance Package (including alternative therapies); regular training and team days. In addition to this, we offer 25 days annual leave 8 bank holidays per annum (pro-rata) REF-224 437