Greater Manchester Rape Crisis is a registered charity working with adult women who are victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse, providing independent, specialist support and promoting and representing their rights and needs.
We are looking for a qualified Independent Sexual Violence Advisor to join our friendly and committed team.
Your role will be to support women practically and emotionally as they go through the criminal justice system.
PLEASE NOTE
this role is restricted to female applicants under the Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010)
Overall Objectives
To work within a multi-agency setting to provide a proactive service to adult victims of sexual violence within and outside the criminal justice system to:
- Risk assess and maintain client safety
- Help clients access their rights
- Monitor and keep clients informed of case progress and provide support through the criminal justice system
- Help clients access health and other services they require
- Build ongoing relationships with loved ones of a victim/survivor engaged in the ISVA service
- Provide an information point for loved ones on the CJS
Key information
- Employer: Greater Manchester Rape Crisis
- Locations: Manchester
- Role Type: Fixed term
- Salary: Applicants who are not yet ISVA‑qualified, but who have relevant experience working within the criminal justice system and/or sexual violence services will also be considered. In this case, the successful candidate would be supported to complete the ISVA qualification.During the training year, the salary would be £28,000 per annum, reflecting the cost of training and supervision. On successful completion of the ISVA qualification, the salary would increase to £30,000 per annum.The salary for a qualified ISVA would be £30,000 – £32,000, depending on experience.
- Working Hours: Full-Time
- Working Hours Per Week: 35
To apply for this role:
If you have a trauma informed and feminist ethos and want to contribute to changing & improving the lives of survivors of sexual violence, click the link for further information on the role and how to apply. Please scroll to the Vacancies section at the bottom of the Home page.