Job Title: Gloucestershire Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) — Male applicants only.
Location: Gloucester, England.
Salary: £24,956 per annum (pro rata), rising to £25,350 upon successful completion of probation and £26,925 after accreditation.
Hours: 30 hours per week.
Holiday: 25 days annual holiday entitlement (increases to 30 days after 5 years of service) plus bank holidays.
Area Covered: Gloucestershire.
Contract: Permanent.
Equal Opportunity – Occupational Requirement
* This post is open to male applicants only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, due to the nature of the role working with male survivors of sexual violence. This is a genuine occupational requirement.
The Post Holder Will
* Will deliver genderAEUR'responsive, traumaAEUR'informed advocacy, supporting male survivors from first disclosure through recovery, and where chosen, through the criminal justice system from report to court.
* Will proactively work to risk assess and support client needs and develop a comprehensive support plan to keep victims safe.
* Will manage a specialist caseload, demonstrating an understanding of maleAEUR'specific barriers to disclosure, safeguarding procedures, and the impact of trauma on men affected by sexual violence.
* Will operate an assertive, clientAEUR'led outreach service, meeting clients in locations where they feel most comfortable and safe, in line with service policies and risk assessments.
* Will support survivors through reporting, investigation, prosecution, court processes, and postAEUR'court recovery where appropriate.
* Will work assertively and flexibly, including outreach delivery in locations where survivors feel safe and comfortable.
* Will build trusted relationships with statutory and voluntary partners to improve pathways and frontline responsiveness for male victims.
* Will champion equity of access and inclusion, particularly for men who identify as LGBTQ+ or who face additional barriers to engagement.
* Will be highly motivated, flexible and able to work unsupervised on a dayAEUR'toAEUR'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, clientAEUR:led outreach service, meeting clients in locations where they feel most comfortable and safe, in line with service policies and risk assessments.
* 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.
Essential Requirements
* Evidence of IT and computer literacy skills.
* Full Driving licence.
* Experience of working with vulnerable people, and/or experience of crisis work.
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