Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting for a Culturally Responsive Independent Sexual Violence Advocate on behalf of a support service supporting survivors of all types of sexual abuse and sexual violence with a range of services including advocacy, therapy, education and prevention work.

We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic individual to join our team of experienced professionals who are committed to making a difference to the lives of survivors of sexual violence and abuse. You will need to have a background in the sexual violence sector, or a related field, and have the skills to provide non-judgemental trauma informed support. In return we can offer you specialist training, support, supervision and the opportunity of working as part of a great team. 

Why Join:

• Salary: £29,439 per annum pro rata
• Access to accredited training programmes
• Hybrid and flexible working are available as part of Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
• 26 days holiday plus 8 statutory holidays per annum (pro rata to hours worked), increasing to 31 days following five years' continuous service.
• 5% Employer Pension Contribution
• Benenden Health Scheme
• Company sick pay (after successfully probationary period)
• Regular clinical and case management supervision

The Role

• Support Survivors: Manage a caseload that includes survivors from Minority Ethnic communities, providing them with the support they need.
• Break Barriers: Identify and address the barriers that prevent Minority Ethnic communities from accessing our services and develop innovative solutions to overcome these challenges.
• Promote Awareness: Raise the profile of our Specialist Minority Ethnic Service and foster positive relationships with statutory and voluntary agencies.
• Enhance Referral Pathways: Create straightforward referral pathways to ensure that Minority Ethnic communities can easily access our services.
• Champion Diversity: Ensure our services meet the diverse needs of all communities and promote self-referrals.

Person Specification

• Relevant qualification in social care, health care, community work or education
• Safeguarding training and experience
• Knowledge and understanding of the nature of sexual violence and its impact
• Experience of working with survivors of sexual violence from Minority Ethnic Communities
• Experience or knowledge of engaging and working with diverse Minority Ethnic communities
• Understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion

The post holder will be expected to travel across West Mercia as and when there is a need.

If you would like to be considered for this position and have the relevant experience, then please email your CV to (email address removed).

Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.

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