Independent Sexual Violence Advisor- Specialist (Male Victims)
Employer: Victim Support
Location: West Yorkshire, England
Salary: £28,050.00 Qualified per annum, £26,010.00 Unqualified per annum
Closing date: 10 Apr 2025
Sector: Charity and Not for Profit
Role: Specialist
Contract Type: Fixed term
Hours: Full Time
We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Specialist to focus on working with male victims and survivors to join the team across West Yorkshire in either our Shipley or Wakefield office, working 37.5 hours a week.
About the Role:
This role is based in Wakefield and will require travel around West Yorkshire. This is a fixed term position until 31/3/2026.
As an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor with a focus on supporting male victims & survivors you will:
* Provide ongoing support to victims of sexual violence with a focus on developing services for male victims
* Manage a high volume caseload offering non-therapeutic support to victims/survivors both face-to-face or via telephone/text and or email based on client preference
* Attend relevant meetings & give talks and presentations to local groups
* Develop networks & partnerships to increase the role of the service in the community
* Conduct risk assessments to assess the specific needs of people & develop individual service plans to address identified risks & needs
* Be an advocate for sexual violence survivors/victims, working to promote their confidence, resilience & empowerment
You will need:
* Experience of working with high & complex cases
* To demonstrate resilience in your professional life & ability to maintain professional boundaries
* To be able to work effectively under pressure
* Experience of working with vulnerable clients
* Knowledge of trauma-informed working, acknowledging that trauma can impact victims in different ways
* Good communication skills both verbally & in writing for a variety of audiences
As this role is focused on providing support to male victims/survivors, we are keen to receive applications from male candidates.
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
* Flexible working options including hybrid working
* 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
* An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
* Pension with 5% employer contribution
* Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
* High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
* Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
* Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
* Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
* Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
* Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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