Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (ISVA) - Children & Young People

The South Yorkshire Sexual Violence Partnership (SYSVP)

Sheffield

Salary:

£26,805 to £28,305 per annum (pro rata if part time)

Hours:

30 hours per week (Sheffield)

Contract:

Fixed term. The post holder will be employed by Sheffield Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (SRASAC).

Deadline:

Sunday the 23rd of November 2025

Job description:

The post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check and Police vetting.

Providing effective non-therapeutic, practical support and advocacy to children and young people, involving their families where appropriate in line with ISVA quality standards, SYSVP policies and safeguarding frameworks

To deliver effective support to young survivors, and their families, to cope with and recover from, the experience of sexual harm  · Assessing the needs of your clients, developing individual risk and support plans which address them, maintaining clear, concise and prompt written records of all work undertaken

Ensuring that your clients (and their carers, where appropriate) are aware of the services and support they are entitled to and assisting them to develop an effective support network

Working with children and young people in their own homes and educational settings and accompanying them to meetings and appointments, as appropriate

Prioritising the safety of your clients and associated children or adults and, where relevant, keeping other agencies informed about important developments in clients’ situations

To manage a caseload of service users, maintaining records, monitoring and evaluation systems as required

To support and facilitate access to other services, through referral and signposting, as identified through effective and regular support planning

To establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholder agencies, including local support agencies, health, education providers, the police and Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to ensure appropriate communication and support is available to your clients

To attend, and contribute to, multi-agency meetings and case conferences

How to apply:

Recruitment for the post is being managed by the SYSVP team inBarnsley, if you have any queries, you can email RecruitmentSYSVP@bsarcs.org 

To apply follow link: https://www.bsarcs.org.uk/vacancy-job-application/

Contact details:

BSARCS, PO Box 775, Barnsley. S70 9PL

Telephone: 01226 320140

Website: www.bsarcs.org.uk

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