Independent Domestic and Sexual Violence Advisor

We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Domestic & Sexual Violence Adviser (IDSVA) to join the team in Cumbria. This is a 37.5 hour post that provides initial contact to victims of domestic and/or sexual abuse and offers ongoing support and advocacy through our Independent Sexual Violence Service (ISVA).

• Provide a high quality support and advocacy service to victims of domestic and/or sexual abuse.
• Manage a caseload, identifying and assessing risks and needs, and deliver a tailored crisis intervention service through individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support.
• Work with other agencies and advocate on behalf of service users to help them access services and keep them safe.
• Collaborate within a multi‑agency framework, including partners such as MARAC and other local partnerships, to coordinate a response to domestic abuse.
• Promote the service and raise awareness of domestic abuse across the support sector.

• Resilience and adaptability required to work effectively with a focus on customer service and care.
• Experience working in support and advocacy with victims of domestic and/or sexual abuse is advantageous.
• Ability to prioritise work and manage competing or conflicting demands and interests, while promoting organisational interests and values.
• Preferably hold a Safe Lives IDVA accreditation, relevant degree, vocational qualification or relevant experience of delivering a service and working with domestic and/or sexual abuse victims/service users in a statutory, voluntary or community setting.

Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by their experiences.

• Flexible Working Options:
  Including hybrid working.
• Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
• Birthday Leave:
  An extra day off for your birthday.
• Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
• Enhanced
  
  Allowances:
  
  Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
• Exclusive Discounts:
  High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
• Financial Wellbeing:
  Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary‑deducted finance.
• Wellbeing Support:
  Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
• Inclusive Networks:
  Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
• Sustainable Travel:
  Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
• Career Development:
  Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.