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Role:                Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA)
Location:         Home based – ideally Yorkshire (for future face-to-face visits)
Hours:             27 hours per week (flexible – must be worked between Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm)
Hourly Rate:    £14-18 depending on pay status
Start Date:       ASAP
Duration:         3–6 months temporary assignment
Essential:        Must have previous sexual violence support experience

Our client is seeking an experienced ISVA to join their service on a temporary basis. This role can initially be home based, but being local to Yorkshire is highly desirable for sustainability, as future face-to-face visits may be required. The post will play a vital role in supporting clients, managing a busy caseload of referrals, and delivering crisis intervention.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as the first point of contact for survivors of sexual violence, carrying out initial assessments
  • Provide risk management and safety planning to ensure client wellbeing
  • Deliver crisis intervention and emotional support through a trauma-informed approach
  • Manage a high number of referrals and a waiting list, ensuring timely and effective responses
  • Signpost and liaise with relevant agencies and services to support client needs
  • Maintain accurate case records and comply with safeguarding protocols

 

Requirements:

  • Previous experience supporting survivors of sexual violence (essential).
  • Background as ISVA, Sexual Violence Support Worker, or similar specialist role
  • Ability to carry out crisis intervention and manage risk effectively
  • Strong communication skills, with ability to manage a high caseload
  • Organised, resilient, and able to work independently in a home-based setting
  • DBS issued within the last 12 months or registered on the update service
  • Ideally local to Yorkshire for longer term service needs

 

For more information, please call the team and ask to speak to Lisa Yates or email your CV to lisa@supporting-futures.com

Supporting Futures Consulting is acting as both an employer and an agency for this role.

 


Location: Yorkshire | Salary: £14 - £18 per hour | Job type: Contract | Posted: 03/10/2025

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