Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA)

Company:

Company: Nottinghamshire Sexual Violence Support Services

We are looking for a Qualified or Trainee ISVA to join our ISVA Service. Our ISVA service offers practical support to anybody aged 18 and over who has experienced sexual violence. We can assist understanding rights and the services available for support. Our high-quality, accredited and award-winning ISVA service is completely independent from the Police. All of our ISVAs have received accredited ISVA training and complete on-going training and development to improve their skills and abilities. Trainee ISVA post is subject to the successful completion of mandatory certified training. Upon completion, trainees will progress to the qualified role.

Job purpose

The role is to offer practical support to anyone aged 18 years and over who has experienced sexual violence/abuse.

To work within a multi-agency setting to assist survivors/victims to access appropriate services such as housing, benefits, health services etc.

To support those who wish to report to the Police, through the criminal justice process, including liaising with the Police and any other criminal justice agency.

Responsibilities

Develop in conjunction with the survivor/victim an individual outcome-focused support plan and risk management plan to address risk and support needs.

Provide face to face, online and telephone support to survivors/victims and their supporters.

Support partnership working between the survivor/victim and statutory agencies.

To signpost/refer to appropriate support agencies

To support survivors/victims (where appropriate) through the criminal justice system.

Nottinghamshire Sexual Violence Support Services

Nottinghamshire Sexual Violence Support Services