Independent Sexual Violence Advocate – Eaves – 4th June 2010
Independent Sexual Violence Advocate
Salary: £31,149 (SP33)
Contract Type: Fixed Term until March 2011
Eaves is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed woman to a new role of Independent Sexual Violence Advocate. Working with the Safer Lambeth Partnership, your role will be to provide high level support to victims of sexual violence to assist them in accessing appropriate support and advocating on their behalf with criminal justice processes.
To be successful in this role, you will need to have:
* Substantial knowledge and experience of advocating and supporting victims of sexual violence as well as an understanding of the impact it has on their lives.
* Experience of managing caseloads including needs assessment and risk planning
* Knowledge of the legal responsibilities around child protection
You will also need to have excellent communications skills which will enable you to communicate appropriately and sensitively with women in crisis and affected by traumatic events. Interview date: 8 June 2010.
Eaves offer a generous 30 days’ annual leave (pro rata) and a 5% non-contributory pension scheme. You can expect support through regular supervision and a training and development plan.
Due to the sensitive nature of this role, this post is for a female worker only and is exempt under Section 7 (2) (d) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 therefore, we will only be considering female applicants.
Successful applicants will be required to have a satisfactory disclosure though the Criminal Records Bureau.
Eave is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects its entire staff to share this commitment.
Eaves is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from all sectors of the community.
Closing Date: 12 Noon, Friday 4 June 2010.
You can find out more about Eaves and its projects, and also download the recruitment pack, by visiting our website http://www.eaves4women.co.uk/Vacancies/ISVA.php
You can also obtain a recruitment pack by emailing recruitment@eaveshousing.co.uk or calling 020 7840 7124 (please state clearly the post you are applying for).
