Independent Child Sexual Violence Advisor; CISVA)

Position: Independent Child Sexual Violence Advisor (CISVA)

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Independent Child Sexual Violence Advisor (CISVA)

The closing date is 10 November 2026

My job makes lives better by
providing support to young people who have been affected by sexual abuse/trauma. When young people disclose sexual abuse they often say they feel confused and worried about what is going to happen next. The Child Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (CISVA) aims to work alongside young people and their families to support and advise them as the investigation takes place. CISVA Service sits within Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust STARS (Sexual Trauma: Assessment, Recovery and Support)
service, which is a specialist community based mental health service for young people who have suffered sexual/abuse trauma. CISVA Service is funded by the Ministry of Justice and the current funding for the service has been secured until March 2028. This post is a 12 months fixed term role.

Main duties of the job

• Offer one to one support and advice throughout the investigation - from attendance at the SARC to the end of the investigation or court process.
• Work with children, young people and families to develop support plans and promote safety
• Provide explanations of the investigation process and the criminal justice system
• Act as a liaison person between families and agencies such as the police, education, CPS, Social Care, Youth Support Service, GUM services and the Witness Service
• Help identify other avenues of support
• Signpost and refer individual or group therapy through STARS as appropriate

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description document for detailed job description, as it will provide full details of what is required of the role.

Qualifications

• Good standard of education, to degree level or similar work-based qualification
• ISVA qualification and/or CAADA qualification or desire to work toward

Experience

• At least three years direct work with children and young people
• Experience of working with young people who have been affected by sexual abuse
• Experience of multi- agency work
• Experience of working independently and as part of a team
• Access to their own car with a full drivers' licence
• Experience of the criminal justice system.
• Experience of assessing mental health of children and young people

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mindworks Specialist Services, Loughta House

£41,957 to £50,387 a yearper annum, pro rata, including HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

-CYPS

Job locations

Mindworks Specialist Services, Loughta House