Independent Sexual Violence Advocate - Camden, United Kingdom - Solace Women's Aid

Solace Women's Aid
Solace Women's Aid
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Camden, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Location
Greater London (Hybrid)


Vacancy Type
Fixed Term Contract/ Full Time


Application Deadline
Tuesday, April 2, 2024


Interview Date
Week starting 8th of April 2024


Job Summary

Location:
Office based in Camden - Hybrid working.


Salary: 2.1 Unqualified applicant's dependent on experience: £ £29,174.06 per annum

Band 2.2 Qualified applicants (with an accredited VAWG /ISVA qualification) dependent on experience:£29,174.06-£31,826.25 per annum.


Hours: 37.5 hours per week


Contract:
Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2025


Closing Date:2nd April 2024 at 12 noon


Virtual Interview Date:
Week starting 8th of April 2024


Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (ISVA) at Solace Women's Aid.

We exist to end the harm done through gender-based violence.

Our aim is to work to prevent violence and abuse, as well as providing services to meet the individual needs of survivors, particularly women and children.

Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives, free from abuse.

Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users.

Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.


About the Service


North London Rape Crisis offers range of services to women, trans women, and non-binary people age 13 + who are experiencing or have experienced any form of sexual violence in their lives.

We offer a safe and non-judgmental space to women living, working, or studying across London boroughs of Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey.


Our expert team provides helpline support, advocacy (ISVA) support including specialised ISVAS for women with multiple disadvantages and young women.

We also provide one to one and group counselling to survivors as well as short term one to one counselling support to survivor's family and friends.

It is an inclusive service and support all ages, disabilities, sexualities, gender identities including non-binary, ethnicities, and religions.

The service will be open 9.00am to 5.00 pm however, appointments can be arranged outside of these if required.


About the Role
The role of Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (ISVA) is with the Rape Crisis service in North London.

You will work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide a pro-active emotional, practical and advocacy support for survivors who have experienced any form of sexual violence and are engaging (or considering engaging) with the criminal justice system.


About You

What we can offer you
We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:

  • Flexible working
  • Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
  • Generous holiday entitlement
  • Employer pension contribution
  • Familyfriendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
  • Access to Inclusion Networks
  • Daily clinical debriefing
  • Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
  • Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
  • Flow & Restore yoga classes
  • Meditation sessions
  • Cycle to Work Scheme

How to apply

  • Values, Behaviours & Competencies
  • Knowledge, Experience and Skills


As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.

No agencies.
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