Adult ISVA; Independent Sexual Violence Advisor | University NHS Foundation Trust

Adult ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Advisor) | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Employer:

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Manchester, M13 0HY

Pay:

Contract Type:

Contract

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

Yes

Closing Date:

14/06/2026

The Saint Mary's Centre is recruiting an experienced and/or qualified ISVA to provide trauma‑informed advocacy support to adult clients with diverse needs within an independent and non‑judgmental service.

• Assess risk and support needs of adult ISVA clients through comprehensive assessments.
• Provide trauma‑informed advocacy support and facilitate access to justice for adults who are or may be engaging with the criminal justice system.
• Advise clients of options, signpost and support liaison with appropriate agencies and services.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to secure the best outcomes.
• Create, implement, coordinate and review client support plans.
• Provide information, advice, guidance and make external referrals as appropriate.
• Offer impartial advice and support to clients considering reporting their experience to criminal justice agencies and advocate for their chosen decisions.
• Support clients who have reported their experience and are engaged with the criminal justice system, advising them on procedures, processes and their rights in adherence to the Victims Code.
• Keep accurate, timely and appropriate records, including activity data collection.

All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.