Vacancy Detail

Children's Independent Sexual Violence Advocate - CHISVA

Role:                           Children's Independent Sexual Violence Advocate - CHISVA

Based:                        East Midlands- Hybrid Working

Rate:                           £14-16 per hour – depending on experience

Qualifications:           Recognised Accredited ISVA Qualification is highly desirable 

Start Date:                  ASAP

Duration:                    Minimum 3 months with possible extension

 

Our client, a charity that provides support to victims of sexual abuse, is looking to recruit an experienced CHISVA to join their specialist team within the East Midlands. 1-2 days in the office, the rest of the week will be home-based or seeing clients.

 

Synopsis of duties:

• Providing a pro-active service to victims of sexual abuse/ exploitation within and outside of the criminal justice system
• Ensuring clients that have been referred to the service are contacted within 24 hours where possible
• Carrying out risk assessments and support needs analysis and support plans are developed
• Managing a high caseload of clients

 

Essential Requirements:

• Extensive experience of working with victims of sexual abuse/ CSE.
• Proven track record of supporting children and young people whilst successfully carrying and managing a complex caseload within a community-based setting
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of child protection, safeguarding, safety planning, risk assessments, Criminal and Civil Justice Systems
• Ability to manage crisis and complex situations
• Enhanced DBS issued within the last 12 months and/ or registered on the DBS Update Service

 

Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.

Location: East Midlands | Salary: 14 - 16 per hour | Job type: Contract | Posted: 15/02/2022