Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) in Scotlandwell

RSR is a public safety, Housing & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety & housing employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety, housing and enterprise security skills and experience.RSR Justice are currently recruiting on behalf of Black Country Women’s Aid for an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) to work with victims of sexual violence.This is a full time, permanent role, based in Sandwell and offers a salary of £24,310.04 - £27,781.55To apply, you must possess a full driving license and be willing to travel.Main Duties: * Provide direct casework support, advice, information and empowerment to individuals experiencing sexual violence and abuse through telephone contact and face to face meetings. * Recognise, respect and address the needs of clients who face particular barriers when seeking help to access the advocacy service, including those from hard to reach groups. * Provide support to clients engaging with the Criminal Justice System, supporting with ABE interviews, and attendance at pre-trial visits and hearings. In addition to this, supporting with CICA claims and Victim’s Right to Review. * Deliver individually tailored evidence based interventions, including the ‘Beyond Trauma’ program, to provide support to survivors and, where appropriate, their families. * Undertake comprehensive risk assessments and completion of tailored support plans, ensuring all support offered is trauma focused and client needs-led. * Facilitation of group work, as and when needed, to raise awareness of the dynamics of sexual abuse, violence and trauma to empower victims. * Develop good working relationships and liaise with outside agencies about the risks and needs of victims when needed; this will include joint working and referrals to colleagues within BCWA or other external agencies where appropriate. * To be an active member of multi-agency networks and meetings, such as child protection conferences and core groups, maintaining good communications with other professionals involved and advocacy for the victim. * Record casework accurately and ensure that the administration of the caseload is always up to date. * Ensure that any issues in relation to safeguarding adults/children are brought to the immediate attention of the Senior ISVA/manager. * Ensure that the overall quality of service is working within external/national standards including, Lime Culture (ISVA National Qualification) and National Occupational Standards (NOS). * Attend regular case review meetings in order to communicate information regarding cases, in particular information sharing across a multi-agency platform where relevant.Essential Requirements: * Educated to minimum Level 3 or equivalent, with a good level of experience in Health and social care. * GCSEs English and Mathematics – Grade C or above. * Experience of working with adults, acknowledging safeguarding concerns and responding appropriately. * Experience of handling a caseload. * Experience of working with families with complex needs, such as mental health and substance misuse. * Experience of using risk assessments and appropriate interventions tools to manage and identify risk.Role is subject to DBS check at the relevant level.If you would like to be considered for this position and have the relevant experience, then please send your CV to RSRTeamDue to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful.If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a “Refer A Friend” bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed!Red Snapper Justice is a member of the Red Snapper Group.The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates.The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer