Based in Trowbridge (with travel across Wiltshire and Swindon)
22.5 hours per week (3 days per week)_ pro rata_
Job Overview
At Fear Free, we take pride in delivering exceptional services across the Southwest region, and we are excited to announce that we are launching a new team delivering sexual violence therapeutic support across Wiltshire and Swindon. Part of a diverse team of professionals supporting adult and child victims of sexual violence, you will play an integral role in providing one-to-one and group support for adult survivors.
The Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) will work within a multi-agency system to provide a proactive, person-centred independent service for adult and children who are victims of sexual violence, empowering choice through informed decision making
FearFree is committed to flexible and hybrid working and this role will be a mix of home based and office based, alongside requiring travel for multi-agency meetings and other deliverables.
This role may include evening and weekend work when required.
Key Responsibilities
* To provide a person centred, client focused, independent service, distinct from the role of a crisis worker or counsellor, primarily for the benefit of the victims of sexual abuse.
* To work with family members and supporters of victims to provide information and support where appropriate and required.
* To work within educational settings like primary and secondary schools in Wiltshire to ensure there is support for DSLs who support students who have been victims of sexual abuse.
* To deliver educational sessions in school assemblies and classes around consent and healthy relationships.
* To be point of contact for schools in Wiltshire for advice and guidance.
* To work with victims who have chosen to report their abuse and those who have not and provide a victim led service to all service users, empowering choice through informed decision making.
* To complete a support needs analysis, including risk assessments, in relation to support and counselling services and create an individualised safety plan for each client.
* To provide specialist psychoeducational support, focusing on safety and stabilisation, to support victims to manage their experience of trauma.
* To provide practical and emotional support to meet the needs of each individual service user to enable them to move forwards towards recovery.
* To refer on to other support if required, including internally to our other therapeutic based supports.
* To provide sensitive and non–judgmental support, enabling the service user to regain control and self-esteem.
* Encourage/assist clients to develop their own support network.
* To provide information to enable clients to make informed decisions in relation to the self-referral option, medical care, forensic examination, making a police report, mental health and sexual health and onward referrals.
* To promote the service to external agencies where applicable.
* To produce clear record keeping/documentation, in a timely manner according to Fear Free' policies and procedures.
* To assess, offer and gain consent from the client for any onward referrals.
* To document clearly any safeguarding concerns, complete any relevant risk assessments and liaise with relevant safeguarding teams and attend MARAC, MASH and Children's' Services meetings if appropriate.
* Ensuring that the service user's views, opinions, wishes and needs are understood, respected and listened to and held at the forefront of support, whilst fully complying with all safeguarding requirements.
* Safeguard the health & welfare of service users and their families.
* Enable service users to participate in the design, delivery and evaluation of services.
* Utilise evaluation and monitoring systems to ensure high standards of service are consistently achieved.
* Ensure support provided is accessible to clients in terms of location and times.
* To manage a case load – balancing new referrals, existing cases and closing cases.
* To offer specialist advice to other professionals and agencies where required.
General
* Live and embody the FearFree values
* To promote the service to external agencies where applicable.
* Give information and support to service users regarding their other needs and refer them to other support services as required.
* Ensure our service is widely accessible – adapting practice as required to suit individuals.
* Work across a large geographical area to ensure locality is not a barrier to accessing services.
* Deliver training and information sessions to promote our service, and increase awareness and understanding of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking for victims and those who harm
* Have a responsibility around safeguarding of both adults and children, maintaining knowledge of appropriate policies and procedures and integrated working.
* Support other agencies in the identification and referral of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking issues via promotion of service and institutional advocacy.
* Ensure all referrals are clearly logged on our database and all case records are kept fully updated, according to FearFree policies and procedures.
* Engage with case management supervision, reflective practice and clinical supervision as required, taking an active role in managing own wellbeing and supporting the wellbeing of your colleagues.
* Support colleagues in all services across FearFree as required.
* Support the sustainability of the organization by participating in fundraising activities and sharing ideas and contacts for income generation
* To engage in and contribute to effective team working with a flexible and pro-active approach, including cover for other team members' holidays and sickness.
* Undertake all statutory and mandatory training, as required by the organisation.
For a full job description/person specification, please visit the careers page on our website or contact us via the details there or on Indeed.
There is no specific closing date for this role and the vacancy will close once a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged. The website also includes our Privacy Policy, detailing information about how we process your personal data at FearFree.
FearFree is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,742.00-£29,742.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
* Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Trowbridge BA14 0XG