Children's Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (CHISVA)

Children's Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (CHISVA)

Qualified and Unqualified candidates considered

A rewarding opportunity for someone experienced in supporting children and young people affected by sexual abuse to deliver trauma-informed frontline support, with training and guidance available for candidates who are not yet CHISVA-qualified.

PLEASE NOTE: Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. The post holder must be female.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Children and Young People ISVA, CYP Independent Sexual Violence Advisor, Independent Sexual Violence Advocate, Children's Sexual Violence Advisor, Sexual Violence Support Worker, Children and Young People's Support Worker, Young People's Support Worker, Trauma Support Worker

SALARY: £25,282 to £28,861 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits

LOCATION: Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley, West Midlands – not eligible for hybrid working

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, 12-Month Maternity Cover Contract

WORKING HOURS: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Some work outside normal office hours may be required

JOB OVERVIEW

An opportunity to make a difference in a specialist service supporting children and young people affected by sexual violence and abuse.

The Children's Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (CHISVA) provides tailored advocacy and trauma-informed support, including support for parents and guardians.

Across a multi-agency network, the Children's Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (CHISVA) coordinates child-centred support with schools, social care, police and courts.

The Children's Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (CHISVA) joins a collaborative team focused on safeguarding, quality and client-led support.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Children's Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (CHISVA) include:

• Child-Centred Support: Deliver age-appropriate one-to-one interventions shaped by safeguarding and individual needs
• Case Management: Manage risk and needs assessments, advocacy, support plans, outcomes and reviews
• Parent and Guardian Support: Help families understand trauma-related behaviours and support strategies
• Multi-Agency Working: Contribute to Child in Need, Team Around the Family and partnership meetings
• Criminal Justice Support: Support ABE interviews, pre-trial visits, hearings, CICA claims and Victim’s Right to Review
• Partnerships and Referrals: Liaise with agencies and coordinate referrals or joint work
• Group Work and Education: Facilitate group work and psycho-social education when required
• Safeguarding, Records and Quality: Escalate concerns, keep accurate records and follow legislation, standards, policies and quality frameworks

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010: applicants must be female
• Minimum Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) and health and social care experience
• GCSE grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Experience supporting children and young people, safeguarding, caseload management, complex needs, risk assessment and interventions
• Experience in multi-agency work, stakeholder liaison and client representation
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice, child safeguarding, relevant legislation, the Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy, complex needs and Adverse Childhood Experiences
• Knowledge of health and safety and GDPR compliance
• Microsoft Office and virtual-platform skills, clear communication, professional boundaries, organisation, resilience and effective independent and team working
• A non-judgemental, anti-discriminatory approach with initiative and commitment to empowering victims and survivors
• Current driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Eligible to work in the UK

DESIRABLE

• Experience preparing reports for formal settings such as case conferences
• Understanding of motivational interviewing and the Criminal Justice System
• Knowledge of attachment theory and children’s social and behavioural developmental milestones
• A feminist perspective on how social, economic, cultural and identity factors may affect people’s lives
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends when required

BENEFITS

• Mileage allowance
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Clinical supervision with a BACP-trained counsellor
• 25 days’ annual leave pro rata plus bank holidays, with opportunities for additional leave after 3 years’ service
• 1 wellbeing day pro rata
• Annual leave buy-back scheme
• Bi-annual away days
• Staff Newsletter
• Time off in lieu when overtime is required
• 5% employer pension contribution

This role requires an Enhanced DBS check

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JOB REF: AWDO-C15385

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