We have a rewarding and exciting opportunity available for a Permanent Female* Children and Young Persons Sexual Violence Advisor (CYPSVA) to join our team based in Bristol. You will join us on a full‐time, Permanent Contract working 37.5 hours each week 8.30 – 4.30 & 9.30 – 5.30 also including a Saturday morning on a rota basis (around 1 in 12) and the expectation to work until 8pm if and when needed); you will provide support and advocacy to victims who have experienced rape or sexual assault. Travel across Avon and Somerset will be required so Driving Licence essential. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of Point 16 £29,572 to Point 19 £31,067 per annum (depending upon experience) plus benefits.
SAFE Link was established in 2009 and is a service that works across the Avon and Somerset Police Area and provides emotional and practical support to victims of rape and sexual assault. SAFE Link provides an independent victim-focused service. The service is committed to the Victims Code of Practice. Our ethos is to enable victims to cope and recover after their assault. We can support victims to report to the police if they wish.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Our Children and Young Persons Sexual Violence Advisor will work closely with the Bridge (SARC), CYPS, Police, CPS, safeguarding and social care agencies and both voluntary and statutory agencies including mental health and drug and alcohol agencies. You will have a good understanding of the traumatic impact of sexual assault and rape. You will need to have knowledge around the criminal justice process and will have a commitment to providing a high quality, victim focussed and inclusive service.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF OUR CRISIS HOUSE TEAM LEADER:

• Empower victims to increase their options; make positive choices/decisions; increase their confidence; safety and to enable and empower them to cope and recover from their experience
• Work with the victim and their family to establish a support network and create a complete package of support
• Promote the service, establish positive, proactive and innovative working relationships with partner agencies
• Work collaboratively within an integrated team of ISVA’s working across Avon and Somerset
• Support with victims who are adults (18+); children and young people (U18) and historic victims (adult or children and young people) with a history of mental health and substance misuse.
• Take referrals from with the Bridge, Lighthouse, self‐referrals and those from voluntary and statutory agencies
• Maintain up to date, accurate, legible and accessible records of all work and contact with service users
• Actively participate in regular one‐to‐one supervision, reflective practice groups, and annual appraisals