- Are you a compassionate and experienced Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (ISVA)? We are looking for a part-time ISVA to join our dedicated Community Services Team
As an ISVA, you’ll provide high-quality, trauma-informed advocacy and support to individuals affected by sexual violence, empowering them to make informed choices, navigate the criminal justice process, and access the support they need to recover and move forward. Working closely with partner agencies, you’ll ensure survivors receive coordinated, person centered support that promotes safety, wellbeing and recovery.
Women only – ** Due to the nature of the work, we can only accept applications from women under schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010**
This is a part time role, 18.75 hrs per week (over 3 days), Monday to Friday £27,554 – £28,735 per annum pro rata (depending on qualifications).
About you
We are looking for someone who is empathetic, resilient, and committed to empowering others. With experience supporting people affected by trauma, domestic abuse, or sexual violence, you understand the value of emotional safety, inclusion, and advocacy. You will work confidently with multi-agency partners and bring strong communication and organisational skills. You will need to be a strong team player who possesses tact and diplomacy and can confidently communicate with people in distress. Experience of safeguarding practices are essential as is a proven track record of building positive working relationships. You will need to have a good understanding of the criminal justice system in order to support your clients through the court process.
About us
With over 25 years solid experience of helping survivors of domestic abuse, Staying Put are part of an exciting and innovative, multi-agency partnership working together with Family Action and Women Centre, to develop a ‘one system approach’ to families affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.
We are proud to provide vital support and services to men, women and children of Bradford who are survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence. We help people have better lives – and you can too.
We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced, engaged and highly motivated people to join our expanding team.
Be part of an organisation that makes a difference and where 85% of colleagues agree or strongly agree they feel valued.
We want to be a great place to work so have attractive benefits;
- 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced maternity pay after 1 year
- Workplace pension
- Healthcare plan on completion of probation
- Employee discount scheme & wellbeing platform
- Free on-site parking at most sites
- Welfare and wellbeing policies
- Being part of an inclusive & diverse organisation
- Clinical supervision with external providers
- Training and development plans
Closing date: 5pm Monday 7th September
Interviews: Thursday 17th September
Application forms can be found below and once complete should be submitted to sprecruitment@stayingput.org.uk
We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to be the best you can be, please contact us.
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