Independent Sexual Violence Advovcate (ISVA)

New Pathways

3.2 out of 5 stars

Swansea

£28,923 - £33,000 a year - Part-time, Full-time

Job details

Pay

£28,923 - £33,000 a year

Job type

Part-time
Full-time

Location

Swansea

Full job description

PURPOSE OF THE POST:

To contribute to the efficient day to day running of the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) and to support people who have been affected by rape or sexual abuse. Help reduce the impact of sexual violence for individuals, and their families, through early intervention and ongoing support.

MAIN TASKS AND DUTIES:

· To be responsible for managing own case load and updating line manager, as appropriate.

· Maintain a first contact response to client within 5 working days of referral.

Provide face to face and telephone, practical and emotional, support to clients and their supporter where appropriate.
To carry out a prompt, and ongoing, risk and needs assessment using the SAS tool to develop individual service plans to address the risk/needs of the client.
To accurately record information on client databases and case management systems.
Support the client through the criminal justice system, if that is what they wish, explaining the procedures and professionals’ roles and their rights within the system, liaising with the police and the crown prosecution service (CPS) and all other associated professionals up to and including attending trial with them and supporting their needs afterwards.
Advocate for special measures and attend pre-trial visits and CPS meetings as required.
Support the client, if they do not wish to report to the police, with understanding their options and helping them to provide intelligence to the police if they choose, as well as then supporting them to get any other help they may need.
To identify and respond, as appropriate, to issues relating to safeguarding adults and children.
To assess if the assault or client’s situation is related to Domestic Violence and, when appropriate, carry out a DASH risk assessment. If the client is then assessed as high risk, refer on to Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference and follow protocols.
To attend local Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference.
To make appropriate referrals for follow-up care. This includes fast track referrals to sexual health services, mental health services, housing and any others identified in the clients care plan.
To prepare for, and attend, regular meetings as required, including team meetings
To work within a multi-agency framework, representing the needs of clients and promoting New Pathways as appropriate.
Keep other agencies informed about important changes in client’s situation if appropriate/consensual.
To plan and prepare for regular management supervision meetings, including clinical supervision.
To ensure an effective system of communication exists between New Pathways’ management, clients, staff, volunteers, and other agencies.
Provide specialist advice to other workers and agencies, including participation in the delivery of awareness and training sessions.
Ability to manage own time and work effectively and safely on own initiative, including when under pressures of workload and / or time.
Undertake the Crisis Worker training and undertake the Crisis Worker role, being on call during normal working hours to cover when there is no daytime crisis worker cover such as holidays.
To participate in audit and research, as required, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives, policy review and practice development.
To have a clear understanding of the myths and facts of sexual violence, rape trauma syndrome, the long-term mental health effects of sexual violence, self-harm, suicidal feelings and attempts.
To undertake any relevant training as required by New Pathways.
To undertake any other tasks not outlined in this job description but which will assist the aims and objectives of New Pathways’ Sexual Assault Referral Centre.