Brief Intervention ISVA (Female Applicants Only)

JOB PURPOSE

This role will deliver a flexible, trauma-informed ISVA service that provides:

• Rapid, short-term crisis intervention (up to 3 months where appropriate)  
• Bridging support for survivors on waiting lists  
• Ongoing advocacy across all stages of the criminal justice system  

The post holder will ensure survivors receive timely, equitable, and legally compliant support, reducing delays in access while maintaining high-quality advocacy and safeguarding standards.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES:

Advocacy & Survivor Support

• Provide emotional, practical, and advocacy support to survivors of sexual violence (recent and historic)  
• Deliver crisis intervention, safety planning, and risk assessment  
• Support survivors to understand their rights, choices, and entitlements  
• Maintain a non-judgemental, survivor-led, trauma-informed approach  
• Build coping strategies and facilitate access to specialist services

Criminal Justice Advocacy 

• Support survivors through all stages of the criminal justice process, including: Reporting to police, investigation and evidence gathering, pre-trial preparation and court processes and post-trial outcomes
• Liaise with: Police (SOIT officers), CPS, Witness Care Units and court services  
• Ensure compliance with the Victims’ Code of Practice 
• Provide clear, accessible information on: Special measures, giving evidence, Criminal Injuries Compensation, special measures.

Rapid Response & Waiting List Support 

• Provide short notice cover and crisis support  
• Maintain regular contact with survivors awaiting allocation  
• Deliver structured drop-in sessions (online and in-person)  
• Ensure no survivor is left without timely advice or interim support

Casework & Service Delivery 

• Manage a dynamic caseload, including: Short-term intervention cases, temporary cover for other ISVAs, supporting intake teams on a rota basis as required
• Maintain accurate, confidential case records and data systems  
• Contribute to service user feedback and continuous improvement  
• Support intake and outreach functions where required

Partnership & Outreach 

• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners  
• Represent the service at stakeholder meetings  
• Engage in outreach to improve access for underserved communities  
• Promote awareness of violence against women and girls (VAWG)

Safeguarding & Compliance 

• Apply robust safeguarding practices for adults and young people (13+)  

Adhere to:  

• Data protection and confidentiality standards
• Risk management and health & safety procedures  
• Actively mitigate risk and escalate safeguarding concerns appropriately

General Responsibilities 

• Promote and uphold the vision, values, and feminist ethos of RCSL internally and externally  
• Contribute to a culture of equity, inclusion, continuous learning, and best practice  
• Uphold the rights of survivors and ensure all work is survivor-centred, traumainformed, and safeguarding-led  
• Maintain accurate and timely records and contribute to reporting as required  
• Take responsibility for continuous professional development, staying up to date with relevant research, legislation, and practice  
• Participate in supervision, training, and service development activities  
• Ensure compliance with data protection, health & safety, and equality legislation  
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role