Child Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (CISVA)

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

A child and young person's ISVA will have specialist skills in supporting children and young people who have been affected by sexual abuse/trauma. When children and young people disclose sexual abuse they often say they feel confused and worried about what is going to happen next. The CISVA aims to work alongside children, young people and their families to support and advise them as the investigation takes place.

Main duties of the job

Offer one to one support and advice throughout the investigation - from attendance at the SARC to the end of the investigation or court process.
Work with children, young people and families to develop support plans and promote safety
Provide explanations of the investigation process and the criminal justice system
Act as a liaison person between families and agencies such as the police, education, CPS, Social Care, Youth Support Service, GUM services and the Witness Service
Help identify other avenues of support
Signpost and refer individual or group therapy through STARS as appropriate

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.

We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.

Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.

For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Eligibility to high cost area supplement is conditional upon candidates residence and will be discussed on offer.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Date posted

14 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,161 to £44,629 a year Pro Rata. Includes High Cost Area Supplements

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9325-24-0423

Job locations

Ramsay House

Richmond Crescent

Epsom

KT19 8PH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Manage caseload and maintain necessary case files and records including monitoring information as required under Home Office Regulations and SABP/Care UK
To carry out research and produce statistics for evaluation and monitoring of the ISVA role.
Follow procedures and protocols with other services so the safety of the children and young people is kept central to any process.
Note and feed back to other agencies any consistent difficulties children and young people are having accessing their service. To keep up to date information about appropriate and useful services to support children and young people who have a range of complex support needs.
Undertake risk assessment and support needs analysis with children and young people, then develop a plan for the children and young people
Develop and maintain effective communication systems with key partners, e.g. Police, CPS, Court Service, Education, Primary Care trust (mental and sexual health), Victim Support, Witness Service, Voluntary Sector organisations
To undertake regular Clinical Supervision
To Attend SARC as requested
To undertake personal and professional development opportunities that are relevant to this role.

Please see attached JD for full details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Manage caseload and maintain necessary case files and records including monitoring information as required under Home Office Regulations and SABP/Care UK
To carry out research and produce statistics for evaluation and monitoring of the ISVA role.
Follow procedures and protocols with other services so the safety of the children and young people is kept central to any process.
Note and feed back to other agencies any consistent difficulties children and young people are having accessing their service. To keep up to date information about appropriate and useful services to support children and young people who have a range of complex support needs.
Undertake risk assessment and support needs analysis with children and young people, then develop a plan for the children and young people
Develop and maintain effective communication systems with key partners, e.g. Police, CPS, Court Service, Education, Primary Care trust (mental and sexual health), Victim Support, Witness Service, Voluntary Sector organisations
To undertake regular Clinical Supervision
To Attend SARC as requested
To undertake personal and professional development opportunities that are relevant to this role.

Please see attached JD for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

CISVA, ISVA or IDVA Qualified

Experience

Essential

At least three years direct work with children and young people
Experience of working with children and young people who have been affected by sexual abuse
Experience of working independently and as part of a team
A good understanding of child development
Clear understanding of safeguarding procedures
An understanding of the variety of issues affecting children and young people affected by sexual abuse.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

CISVA, ISVA or IDVA Qualified

Experience

Essential

At least three years direct work with children and young people
Experience of working with children and young people who have been affected by sexual abuse
Experience of working independently and as part of a team
A good understanding of child development
Clear understanding of safeguarding procedures
An understanding of the variety of issues affecting children and young people affected by sexual abuse.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.