Female Adult Independent Sexual Violence Advisor - Bristol, United Kingdom - Safe Link

Safe Link
Safe Link
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Bristol, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Would you like to work for an award winning service by providing specialist sexual violence support to victims and survivors who live across Avon and Somerset?


We have a rewarding and exciting opportunity available for a
Female Adult Independent Sexual Violence Advisor to join our team based in
Bristol (with requirement to travel across Avon and Somerset).

You will join us on a
full-time, permanent contract working
37.5 hours each week on a
rota basis (8.30am-4.30pm & 9.30am-5.30pm on a rota basis) and occasional Saturday morning (around 1 Saturdays in 12).

You will provide support and advocacy to victims and survivors of rape or sexual assault. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of
£27,852 per annum and benefits.

In return for joining us as our Female Adult Independent Sexual Violence Advisor, we will offer you:

  • Up to 30 days annual leave (depending on length of service) pro rata
  • 3 extra holidays including International Women's Day
  • Excellent development and training opportunities
  • Employer pension contribution (minimum 5% of your gross salary)
  • Mindful Employer Plus Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Long Service Awards
  • Wellness Awards

SAFE Link was established in 2009 and is a service that works across the Avon and Somerset Police Area and provides emotional and practical support to victims of rape and sexual assault. SAFE Link provides an independent victim-focused service. The service is committed to the Victims Code of Practice. Our ethos is to enable victims and survivors to cope and recover after their assault. We can also support those to report to the police if they wish.


About the Female Adult Independent Sexual Violence Advisor role:

Our Independent Sexual Violence Advisor will work closely with the Bridge (SARC), CYPS, Police, CPS, safeguarding and both voluntary and statutory agencies including mental health and drug and alcohol agencies.

You will have a good understanding of the traumatic impact of sexual assault and rape.

You will need to have knowledge around the criminal justice process and will have a commitment to providing a high quality, survivor focussed and inclusive service.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to work as an Adult ISVA within the integrated team.

You will be supported to develop the skills, knowledge and competencies to contribute to and assist in the provision of ISVA support to victims and their families to cope and recover.


Key duties and responsibilities of our Female Adult Independent Sexual Violence Advisor:

  • Empathy with the needs of victims and survivors of sexual violence
  • An understanding of the impact of sexual violence and abuse on victims and survivors
  • The ability to learn new skills and a commitment to learning in the workplace
  • A commitment to participating in a training programme
  • A flexible, trauma informed and creative approach in meeting survivors needs
  • A current full driving licence and access to an appropriate vehicle is essential

Closing date: 9am on Monday 4th September 2023

Interviews will be held on
Thursday 7th September 2023


Please '
apply' now to join us as our
Female Adult Independent Sexual Violence Advisor and contribute to the valuable work of Safe Link and its wider services, delivering hope and support to survivors of rape and sexual assault.


  • SAFE Link is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Missing Link is committed to Equal Opportunities. *Due to the specific requirements of this role, this post is exempt under the Equality Act (2010), Part 1, Schedule 9 (Genuine Occupational Requirement)._
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