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SV 2has been supporting victims and survivors of sexual abuse since 1994, and today provides a range of services to anyone in Derbyshire and Derby City who has experienced sexual abuse, assault or violence, including their friends and family members. We support people irrespective of age, gender or when the abuse occurred.
We're looking for a highly motivated ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Advisor) to work across Derbyshire. The role will support people aged 18 and over who have experienced sexual abuse or rape at any point. The successful candidate with join our friendly, professional and passionate team, working across Derbyshire remotely and in person.
You might be the right person for the role if you have:
· At least one year’s experience in managing complex client cases
· Experience of building relationships with partner services and other professionals
· Knowledge of issues affecting victims of sexual violence and abuse
· Experience in delivering services in a confidential environment
· Driving licence and access to a car with business insurance
· Knowledge and experience in relation to the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children
We're keen to hear from you if you are looking for a new challenge.
In exchange we offer a competitive salary which increases on qualification, 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a comprehensive employee wellbeing service.
Our hybrid working policy is based on doing what's best for our clients, our services and our people, so we would expect you to be on site for at least half of your working week.
This role is subject to Enhanced DBS certification and Police Vetting due to the nature of our services. You can find out more about our recruitment of ex-offenders policy by contacting us
Closing date for completed applications is Midnight on 22nd March. If application is successful, interviews will be held W/C 30th March
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 30 per week
Salary: Unqualified Salary is £20,283 (0.8 FTE) Increasing to £22,783 (0.8 FTE )per annum once qualified 27 days, plus bank holidays, leave per annum, pro rata
Benefits:
Additional leave
Company pension
Flexitime
On-site parking
Sick pay
Schedule:
Day shift
Flexitime
Tuesday - Friday
No weekends
Work Location; In person, Derbyshire
Experience: casework , min one year preferred
Application deadline: Midnight 22nd February 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Main Purpose of the Post:
Provide advocacy, support, impartial advice, and information to survivors of all ages who have experienced sexual violence at any point in their lives. This includes support within the Criminal Justice System (CJS), as well as delivering informed choices sessions to help survivors decide whether they wish to engage with the CJS process.
Key information:
· We require the post holder to be female under Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010).
· The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
· The post involves flexible working hours including responding to crises in order to meet the needs of the service as and when required.
· The post is part of a countywide ISVA service covering Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. For all survivors accessing the service
· Undertake needs-led assessments and develop individual support plans.
· Support survivors to access services to which they are entitled.
· Provide support (non-therapeutic) to survivors.
· Provide information on criminal, legal, and civil remedies where appropriate.
· Provide information and support in relation to Criminal Injuries Compensation.
· Where relevant, liaise with other agencies who are supporting the client.
· Assist survivors who decide to report by facilitating the reporting of the offence.
2. For survivors reporting to the Police
· Support survivors through the criminal justice system explaining the procedures, the ISVA role, and the client’s rights within the system.
· Liaise with the police and CPS on behalf of survivors and/or with survivors.
· Participate in case conferences with the police, CPS, and prosecuting barrister.
· Support and advocate for clients to access special measures.
· Where appropriate, support survivors to provide a victim impact statement during the trial phase.
3. Quality Assurance
· Maintain confidential client records, sharing and managing information in accordance with PRCCG Policies and Procedures.
· Develop and maintain effective working relationships with agencies supporting survivors.
· Ensure survivors receive the best possible standard of support in line with Rape Crisis National Service Standards.
· Attend and participate in regular Team Meetings, Peer Review Meetings, Reflective Practice and Clinical Supervision.
4. General
· Manage a caseload while taking responsibility for scheduling time off to ensure a healthy work/life balance.
· Work flexible hours where required and dependent on the needs of PRCCG and its service users.
· Participate in PRCCG training and development opportunities.
· Support the monitoring and evaluation of PRCCG services.
· Support the running of other PRCCG services where required.
Flexibility Statement
The content of this Role Profile represents an outline of the post only and is therefore not a precise catalogue of duties and responsibilities. This document is therefore intended to be flexible and is subject to review and amendment in the light of changing circumstances and following consultation with the post holder.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.