Solace Women’s Aid Hiring for independent Sexual Violence Caseworker at Islington Full Time

Location
Islington
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term Contract/ Full Time
Application Deadline
Monday, August 15, 2022
Interview Date
w/c 22/08/2022
Job Summary
Location: Office based, Islington. Travel will be required across North and Central London boroughs including Barnet, Enfield, Camden, Haringey and Islington
Salary: dependent on experience: £26,000 – £27,000 pro rata per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term to 30th* September 2023*
Vacancy Reference: S164
Closing Date: 15th* August 2022 at noon*
Interview Date: W/C 22nd* August 2022*
Solace Women’s Aid is an innovative, exciting, grassroots charity working across London. Our purpose is to bring to end the harm done through domestic and sexual violence to all survivors, and in particular women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse.
You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.
About the Service
North London Rape Crisis offers range of services to women age 13 + who are experiencing or have experienced any form of sexual violence in their lives. We offer a safe and non-judgmental space to women living, working or studying across London boroughs of Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, Camden, Islington, Haringey, Barnet and Enfield.
Our expert team provides helpline support, advocacy (ISVA) support including specialised ISVA for women with multiple disadvantages and young women. We also provide one to one and group counselling to survivors as well as short term one to one counselling support to survivor’s family and friends. It is an inclusive service and support all ages, disabilities, sexualities, gender identities including non-binary, ethnicities, and religions.
The service will be open 9.00am to 5.00 pm however, appointments can be arranged outside of these if required.
About the Role
The role of Sexual Violence Advocate Case worker is with the Rape Crisis service in North London. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide a pro-active crisis intervention and ongoing support service to women survivors of sexual violence including recent and non-recent rape and within and outside of the criminal justice system.
Preference will be given to candidates with accredited VAWG qualification.
About You
The ideal candidate will have completed VAWG training and have experience of supporting women affected by sexual violence. You will have a clear understanding of the effects of and issues facing women who have experienced sexual violence, as well as basic understanding of the Criminal Justice System. You will be able to communicate with people from a range of backgrounds and create good working relationship with service users as well as partner agencies.
In return, we offer great employee benefits including three per cent employer pension contribution, generous holiday entitlement and a focus on learning and development.
To apply, please send your CV and Supporting Statement outlining your interest in working for Solace via the recruitment portal below and explain how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description.
Solace Women’s Aid values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applicants from black minority and ethnic communities.
Solace is a Disability Confident employer. Please email us at if you require any additional support to apply for this role.
This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As part of safer recruitment, we require all successful candidates will be required to complete a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) disclosure.
No agencies.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: £26,000.00-£27,000.00 per year