Swindon and Wiltshire Children & Young Peoples Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (Maternity Cover)
Salary: £24,956 per annum rising to £25,350 per annum on successful completion of probation
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (Wednesday-Friday, 09:00-17:00)
Holiday: 25 days annual holiday entitlement increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service per annum plus bank holidays
Base: Swindon SARC, possibility for hybrid or some remote working where appropriate
Area Covered: Swindon and Wiltshire
Contract: Fixed term until 27th March 2026.
About the Role
To work in a multi-agency setting providing a pro-active crisis intervention service to child victims of sexual violence within and outside of the criminal justice system. The post holder will work pro-actively to risk assess and support client needs and develop a comprehensive support plan to help keep victims safe. This role will use advocacy and partnership working skills to ensure victims are supported throughout the criminal justice system from report to court, and to access services to which they are entitled.
There is a commitment to providing a high quality, victim-focused and inclusive service as outlined in the Victim Code of Practice.
The post holder will manage a busy caseload and have excellent partnership skills and an understanding of Children's and Vulnerable people Safeguarding procedures. This role will work proactively as part of the ISVA Team and will have respect for the diversity of the community in which the service works to ensure the services is accessible to all.
* The Post Holder should have a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of Sexual Violence, and its impact on Victims, Family Members and Wider Society.
* The post holder will travel throughout Swindon and Wiltshire to provide support to clients under 18 years of age.
* Manage a caseload of clients aged 0-18 that will vary between child sexual abuse/violence and child sexual exploitation cases, providing an individual support care plan to meet their needs.
* The post holder will provide face to face, telephone and email support to clients and their supporters where appropriate.
* CYP ISVA will support children and young people through the criminal justice process and liaise with the police accordingly.
* The CYP ISVA’s will respond to crisis situations as they arise with their clients and complete onward safeguarding referrals.
* CYP ISVA’s will engage with other agencies such as Paediatric SARC (The Bridge), CAMHS, social services, police and counselling services to provide a multi-agency approach for their clients.
* The Post Holder will hold a Valid UK Driving License and have access to a Vehicle.
Key Responsibilities:
* The Post Holder should have a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of Sexual Violence, and its impact on Victims, Family Members and Wider Society.
* The post holder will travel throughout Swindon and Wiltshire to provide support to clients under 18 years of age.
* Manage a caseload of clients aged 0-18 that will vary between child sexual abuse/violence and child sexual exploitation cases, providing an individual support care plan to meet their needs.
* The post holder will provide face to face, telephone and email support to clients and their supporters where appropriate.
* CYP ISVA will support children and young people through the criminal justice process and liaise with the police accordingly.
* The CYP ISVA’s will respond to crisis situations as they arise with their clients and complete onward safeguarding referrals.
* CYP ISVA’s will engage with other agencies such as Paediatric SARC (The Bridge), CAMHS, social services, police and counselling services to provide a multi-agency approach for their clients.
Essential Requirements:
* The Post Holder will hold a Valid UK Driving License and have access to a Vehicle.
Added Benefits:
* A comprehensive induction and training programme, with a hybrid working policy for a better work/life balance.
* A wellbeing day per financial year (1 st April to 31 st March).
* Access to external supervision to discuss personal or emotional responses to traumatic cases, to ensure emotional and psychological wellbeing.
* Health and wellbeing resources including our staff Wellbeing Group, Staff Consultation Committee and active participation in our employee engagement platform.
* Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which includes a 24/7 telephone helpline offering medical, emotional and financial support.
* Working for an organisation committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We encourage applications from all sections of the community, and all backgrounds regardless of age, race, faith, disability, neurodiversities, genders, gender expression or sexuality. First Light are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and have an LGBTQIA+ Staff Network.
* Annual pay review and employer contribution pension scheme.
Additional Information: The successful applicant will be subject to a Disclosure & Barring check, and a social media check conducted by a third party organisation as part of our Safer Recruitment process. Any future offer of employment is contingent on the satisfactory completion of these checks, as well as the receipt of two satisfactory employment references, with one being from your current or most recent employer. Please note that in some roles staff may be required to work from a home/office base in accordance with our Hybrid Working policy.
Deadline for receipt of applications: 09:00 on Monday 21st April 2025
Expected date for interviews: Wednesday 2nd May 2025
If you do not hear from us within 10 working days of the deadline for receipt of applications, please assume you have been unsuccessful at this time. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert early for the right candidate, so we encourage early applications.
To apply: Due to Safeguarding requirements we are unable to accept CVs as part of your application, or employ any candidate who has been a client of First Light within the last two years. Please complete the application form on the top right of the advert on our website. Ensure that you outline your relevant experience and evidence suitability for the role against the role profile, which is a combined job description and person specification.
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