Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (ISVA) for The Angelou Centre
Contract Type: Fixed term
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Full time
Application deadline:
Based: Newcastle
Salary: £24,702 to 27,803 Per Annum
Salary Type: Salary Scale
Location: Tyne and Wear
Role description: Project Support
Post: Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (ISVA)
Contract: 35 hours a week, 3-year fixed term contract, extension subject to funding
Salary Scale: Full-time £24,702 - £27,803 (actual £23,059 - £25,953)
Hours & Days 35 hours a week - Monday to Fridays
Additional benefits Enhanced holiday allowance from the start, employer’s pension contribution of 6%, enhanced maternity leave
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland and Northumberland
Reports to: Program Manager
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter to admin@angelou-centre.org.uk with the title “ASE advocate application” by the Wednesday 27th November 2024
Role overview |
The primary responsibilities of this role include providing victim-survivors with emotional and trauma informed support and provide them with comprehensive and practical information such as reporting to the police, accessing Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) services, and obtaining specialist support, including pre-trial therapy and sexual violence counselling. This position is dedicated to ensuring that victims and survivors receive comprehensive support that addresses their health, social care, housing, and benefit-related needs. Additionally, the role entails at least 30% of its time conducting outreach work to further support and engage with the community. |
Key responsibilities |
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General Duties and Responsibilities |
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Flexibility Clause |
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Person Specification
Essential |
Experience of risk and needs assessment, safety and support planning, particularly with clients with complex/multiple needs |
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Experience of partnership working and of maintaining excellent working relationships with a range of stakeholders; particularly social care. |
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An excellent understanding of sexualviolence |
Desirable |
An excellent understanding of UK policies and legislation around sexual abuse |
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Good working knowledge of UK adult safeguarding practice, procedures and legislation. |
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Safeguarding Adults and Children Level 1 |
Desirable |
Health and Social Care Qualification |
Desirable |
Experience in crisis management and the ability to work effectively under pressure and to deadlines |
Desirable |
IDVA and/or ISVA qualification |
Essential |
A good understanding of confidentiality and anti-discriminatory practice; safe practice and health and safety procedures |
SKILLS & ABILITIES |
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Essential |
Skilled in data collection, monitoring and IT skills, including word processing and using databases and spreadsheets |
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Good report writing skills, including preparing reports for courts, case conference and information for MARAC |
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Ability to set clear professional boundaries with clients andpartners |
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Ability to work well and cooperatively within a team and with statutory organisations |
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Ability to work independently using your own initiative |
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Ability to work flexibly, with a proactive approach and a good ability to prioritise work |
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Able to priorities work load independently |
PERSONAL ATTITUDE & COMMITMENT |
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Essential |
Commitment to the Angelou Centre’s vision and black feminist values and priorities |
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Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and anti-discriminatory practice |
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To be flexible and adaptable in working with vulnerable women |
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Have a ‘can do’ positive attitude |
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Have an understanding and commitment to shared responsibility in a team context (including covering in cases of emergency) and be able to put this into practice |
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Be willing to undertake general reception, administration and maintenance duties if required |
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Willingness to undertake training and shows a commitment to continuous personal development, reflecting on own practice with a willingness to make changes if needed |
This post is:
- subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure
- subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for a disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.
- Open to women* only (*exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1