Independent Sexual Violence Advisor
Victim Support are looking for an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) to join our Cumberland team. The role will be based in our Carlisle office with regular travel across North Cumberland.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we’d love to hear from you…
County/Borough Cumbria Office location Durranhill Police station, Victim Support office Full time/Part time Full time Hours per week 37.5 Work schedule Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Basic Salary Qualified £28,611.00 per annum, Unqualified £26,830.20 per annum Allowances Home Working Contract type Permanent DBS required? Enhanced Police vetting required? Yes Closing Date 21/08/2025 Ref No 6266
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
1. Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
2. Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
3. Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
4. Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
5. Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
6. Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
7. Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
8. Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
9. Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
10. Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
11. Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.
About the role:
This role is home based in North Cumberland with regular travel to meet clients & colleagues as well as attending meetings.
As an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) you will be: -
12. providing a high quality, pro-active service to victims of sexual violence and abuse (including children and young people), supporting those at highest risk and need.
13. working within a multi-agency framework consisting of the Bridgeway SARC and other local partnership responses to sexual violence.
14. working with survivors and other agencies to monitor the care pathway, including risk assessment, helping clients access their rights and supporting with any other services they require.
You will need: -
More than anything the right attitude and a willingness to learn are key to becoming an ISVA. Experience of working with victims of sexual violence and other service providers and agencies in a statutory, voluntary, social or community setting would be an advantage although we would be keen to hear from you if you can demonstrate how your skills and experience can be applied to this role.
You must have extensive experience of planning and delivering caseloads, with strong crisis management skills and an understanding of the needs of victims experiencing sexual violence. An approved and accredited ISVA qualification is preferable for this post although candidates with the right approach and a willingness work towards ISVA accreditation will also be considered.
To be successful in this role you should have good IT skills, knowledge of criminal justice issues and an understanding of the effects a court appearance can have on victims and witnesses of crime are also essential.