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Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Location: Remote-based with regional travel across Cumbria (dependent on location) Salary: £14 £18 per hour (dependent on pay status) Hours: Full-time or part-time (dependent on location and service need) Contract: Temporary , 8 12 weeks About the Role We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) to join our team on a fixed-term 8 12 week contract. This role is primarily remote, with regional travel required across Lancaster and Cumbria to provide in-person support where necessary. The ISVA role operates as a triage and frontline support function, providing timely, trauma-informed, and client-centred support to individuals affected by sexual violence. You will act as a key point of contact, assessing risk and need, coordinating appropriate interventions, and supporting clients through the criminal justice process and other relevant pathways. Key Responsibilities Provide confidential, non-judgemental, and trauma-informed support to individuals affected by sexual violence. Undertake initial triage and risk assessments, identifying safeguarding concerns and immediate needs. Develop tailored support and safety plans in partnership with clients. Support clients through reporting processes, including liaison with police and criminal justice agencies where appropriate. Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners including police, health services, social care, and specialist organisations. Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure access to appropriate services and resources. Maintain accurate and confidential case records in line with GDPR and organisational policies. Participate in safeguarding meetings, supervision, and team development activities. Travel across Lancaster and Cumbria to attend client appointments, multi-agency meetings, and court hearings as required. Person Specification Essential: Experience supporting individuals affected by sexual violence, domestic abuse, or related trauma. Strong understanding of safeguarding principles and risk assessment. Ability to work independently in a remote environment. Excellent communication, advocacy, and organisational skills. Knowledge of the criminal justice process. Ability to manage a caseload effectively within a short-term contract. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. DBS on Update Service or issued within the last 12 months. Desirable: ISVA qualification or willingness to work towards accreditation. Experience of multi-agency partnership working. Knowledge of local services across Lancaster and Cumbria.

FearFree delivers services across the Southwest for victims, children and perpetrators of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking, with the aim to break the cycle of abuse and support all to live free from fear. We provide trauma responsive support, and this post will be fundamental to ensuring service users, stakeholders and partners experience this in our daily delivery. The varied and rewarding role involves delivering trauma-informed, one-to-one educational support to adult victims of domestic abuse. Working collaboratively with our IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advisors), you will help ensure that support is safe, inclusive and effective for people with a range of experiences and risks. You will play a vital part in championing people to recover from trauma, build safe relationships and move forward with dignity and hope. This role will also involve delivering our empowerment and recovery groups for those who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse. FearFree is committed to flexible and hybrid working and this role will be a mix of home based and office based, alongside requiring travel for multi-agency meetings and other deliverables. This is a 12 month fixed term role and may include evening and weekend work when required. Key Responsibilities To provide 1:1 support for medium risk clients who have previously been supported by our IDVA team. Deliver structured, evidence-based and trauma-responsive group programmes for victims/survivors and individuals who have used harm. Contribute to joint safety and support planning alongside IDVAs. Monitor and respond to safeguarding concerns in with organisational practices. Provide direct assessment, casework support, advice, information, and advocacy through telephone contact, and/or meetings at the relevant practice. Provide support to increase people s personal safety, and that of any children, and inform them of their rights and options in terms of housing, legal and welfare rights. To provide signposting and onward referrals to patients. To provide ongoing specialist advice and support around Domestic Abuse (DA). To provide training to multi-agency partners on understanding, recognising and responding to DA. Develop good working relationships and liaise with outside agencies where needed. Keep accurate records of all referrals received and of work done with or on behalf of service users. Work flexibly and manage your own schedule, including evening work on a rotational basis to meet the needs of those unable to access support during working hours. Application To apply, please download the full job description/person specification along with the application and equality monitoring forms. Please send the completed application form and optional equality monitoring form direct to FearFree. There is no specific closing date for this role and this vacancy will close once a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged. For information about the processing of your personal data at FearFree, please visit our website. FearFree is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued.