Culturally Responsive ISVA

Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting for a Culturally Responsive Independent Sexual Violence Advocate on behalf of a support service supporting survivors of all types of sexual abuse and sexual violence with a range of services including advocacy, therapy, education and prevention work.

We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic individual to join our team of experienced professionals who are committed to making a difference to the lives of survivors of sexual violence and abuse. You will need to have a background in the sexual violence sector, or a related field, and have the skills to provide non-judgemental trauma informed support. In return we can offer you specialist training, support, supervision and the opportunity of working as part of a great team.

Why Join:

• Salary: £29,439 per annum pro rata
• Access to accredited training programmes
• Hybrid and flexible working are available as part of Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
• 26 days holiday plus 8 statutory holidays per annum (pro rata to hours worked), increasing to 31 days following five years’ continuous service.
• 5% Employer Pension Contribution
• Benenden Health Scheme
• Company sick pay (after successfully probationary period)
• Regular clinical and case management supervision

The Role

• Support Survivors: Manage a caseload that includes survivors from Minority Ethnic communities, providing them with the support they need.
• Break Barriers: Identify and address the barriers that prevent Minority Ethnic communities from accessing our services and develop innovative solutions to overcome these challenges.
• Promote Awareness: Raise the profile of our Specialist Minority Ethnic Service and foster positive relationships with statutory and voluntary agencies.
• Enhance Referral Pathways: Create straightforward referral pathways to ensure that Minority Ethnic communities can easily access our services.
• Champion Diversity: Ensure our services meet the diverse needs of all communities and promote self-referrals.

Person Specification

• Relevant qualification in social care, health care, community work or education
• Safeguarding training and experience
• Knowledge and understanding of the nature of sexual violence and its impact
• Experience of working with survivors of sexual violence from Minority Ethnic Communities
• Experience or knowledge of engaging and working with diverse Minority Ethnic communities
• Understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion

The post holder will be expected to travel across West Mercia as and when there is a need.

If you would like to be considered for this position and have the relevant experience, then please email your CV to honour.sheard@rsg.ltd

Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.

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