Independent Sexual Violence Advisor

Would you like to be part of an innovative, friendly & dynamic team committed to making a difference? Yellow Door services are seeking highly motivated practitioners who share our values & passion for delivering the very best in Domestic & Sexual Abuse prevention & response.

Are you a qualified ISVA or interested in training as an ISVA?
Do you have experience of working within social care/support work/health or similar fields?

Yellow Door is looking to recruit and train ISVAs to work across Hampshire.

We encourage applications from highly motivated individuals, to provide proactive advocacy and support services to people who have experienced sexual violence/abuse.

We are looking to recruit to a variety of specialisms within the ISVA team including Black & Minority Ethnic, Complex Mental Health, Children and Young People and Male ISVAs, and so welcome applicants with experience of supporting a range of clients. Comprehensive training will be provided and there will be the opportunity to achieve ISVA accreditation status by an external accreditation provider.

We are looking for individuals who have experience of working within an advocacy/support role.

You will have a sound understanding of risk assessment alongside experience of managing diverse caseloads and working pro-actively within multi-agency partnerships to support victim-focused outcomes.

The successful applicants will have strong communication and advocacy skills and knowledge of the impact of sexual violence/ abuse.

Please note there is no closing date for this post, we will keep the vacancy open until we have successfully appointed to the roles. Once your application has been reviewed we will be in contact if you have been shortlisted for an interview.

Yellow Door works across Southampton & Hampshire and is based near central Southampton with free staff parking and opportunities for professional development. Working hours negotiable but some early evening hours may be required. We are an equal opportunities employer and operate a TOIL system to support flexible working.

All successful candidates will be subject to safer recruitment procedures, including an enhanced DBS check.

Location: Southampton
Salary: £24,586 - £29,465 Full time equivalent
Hours: 37 hours pw, worked over 5 days Mon-Fri

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