Independent Sexual Violence Advocate

Job summary

Applicants are invited for the role of Independent Sexual Violence Advocate working within Ynys Saff Sexual Assault Referral Centre based at the Cardiff Royal Infirmary. The successful applicant will have experience in the role of ISVA/IDVA and we are inviting applications from those with a Safe Lives/CAADA/Lime Culture certificate.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work in partnership with the Police , Safeguarding, Social Services, Crown Prosecution Service and the Third sector supporting adult/child clients through the criminal justice process or providing advice and support to clients thinking of reporting to the police. The post holder will ensure that the appropriate risk assessments are carried out during support and following the end of the criminal justice process, ensuring that the client is signposted for ongoing support as required.

This post is fixed term for 12 months from start date to meet the needs of the service, however there is potential that the role will become permanent.

Applications invited for those looking for part-time or full-time hours, which can be discussed at interview.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Boardis one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is"Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and ourvision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds.