Mid Wales Rape Support Centre.
Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA)
PURPOSE OF THE POST: To provide advocacy and support services for clients of
Mid Wales Rape Support Centre (RSC).
JOB TITLE:
Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA)
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Service Manager
PLACE OF WORK:
Newtown, Powys
SALARY:
£22,000 pro rata
HOURS:
11 hours / week
HOLIDAYS:
25 days pro rata
PURPOSE OF POST:
To provide advocacy and support services for clients of the Mid Wales Rape Support
Centre in Newtown, and throughout mid Wales.
MAIN TASKS AND DUTIES:
 To meet with clients who are referred to Mid Wales RSC and conduct an
assessment of each client’s needs.
 To liaise with statutory and voluntary agencies on behalf of the client
 To develop individual care plans for clients.
 If necessary, to support clients during police interviews etc.
 To provide emotional and practical support, up to and including a court case.
 To make appropriate referrals for follow-up care.
 To provide advice and support to family members if requested by the client.
 To ensure that an effective system of communication exists between
management, clients, staff, volunteers and other agencies.
 To complete all necessary paperwork and maintain records needed for reports.
 To provide written reports as requested by the manager
 To attend meetings on behalf of Mid Wales RSC
 To ensure appropriate and effective promotion of the Mid Wales RSC ISVA
Service.
 To attend regular Supervision
 To undertake any relevant training as required.
 To undertake any other reasonable tasks not outlined in this job description but
which will assist the aims and objectives of Mid Wales RSC.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
ESSENTIAL:
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Experience of working with trauma
Must have a warm and empathic disposition.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work on own initiative.
Be able to maintain confidentiality at all times.
A commitment to ongoing training, personal development and participation in
Supervision.
Ability to plan and work under pressure.
Proficient in the use of IT systems e.g. Microsoft Word & Excel.
A willingness to work outside office hours when necessary.
Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice and an ability
to demonstrate a non-judgmental attitude.
Full clean driving licence and use of vehicle
DESIRABLE:
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Awareness and understanding of counselling issues.
Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System.
Experience of working in the voluntary sector, providing support and assistance
to vulnerable people.
Welsh
Please request an application form by emailing enquiries@midwalesrsc.org.uk
Completed applications must be returned to enquiries@midwalesrsc.org.uk by 24th
July 2015.