Children & Young Person’s Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ChISVA) – closing date 17 Jun 2024

Our ChISVA service was launched in 2018 to support children and young people (aged 4 to 17 years) and their families who have been impacted by rape, sexual abuse and child sexual exploitation across Thames Valley. The ChISVA will support young victims who have reported or are wishing to report this crime navigate the criminal justice system. They will work closely with the Police Service, Sexual Assault Referral Centre, CPS, and other relevant organisations.

The role is part-time (21 hours per week) and hybrid. It will involve extensive travel across the Thames Valley, working with clients in schools as well as other professional locations.

Salary is £28k pro rata for 21 hours per week.

Supervision and ongoing support will be provided.

Trust House Reading is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Employment checks:
  • This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to be conducted for details of any previous criminal convictions.
  • Following a job offer, two employment references will be sought. One of these should be your current or most recent employer.
Address Line 1
54 London Street
Town
Reading
Postcode
RG1 4SQ
Postholder needs own transport
Yes
Contract type
Part time
Location
Berkshire and neighbouring counties
Salary
£28,000 pro rata
Contact
Michelle Harris, Services Coordinator
Main contact telephone
01189502835
How to apply

Please email michelle.harris@trusthousereading.org for a full job description and person specification. We will only be accepting CVs with an accompanying covering letter.

Open for applications from
28 May 2024
Closing date for applications
17 June 2024
Will my application be acknowledged?
We regret that we will only be able to acknowledge applications from shortlisted candidates