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Independent Sexual Violence Advocate

SAFELINE WARWICK
28,000 per year
Office based in Warwick covering Warwickshire & travel
Full-time
23rd August 2026
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Safeline is seeking an  Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (ISVA) to join our award-winning team. This rewarding role involves providing practical and emotional support to survivors of sexual abuse, helping them feel safe, regain confidence, and reclaim power and control over their lives.

Working as part of our friendly and supportive ISVA team within an award-winning ISVA department you will also be an integral member of the wider Safeline team. You will assess the needs of victims of sexual abuse and their families. You will develop and implement individual client support plans and provide on-going face to face and telephone support to clients and their supporters.

For clients who choose to report a crime, you will offer specialist advocacy and guidance, supporting them through the criminal justice system from reporting to court proceedings and beyond. You will also build and maintain positive and highly effective working relationships with key partner agencies including the police and CPS.

To apply, download the job description and

CVs are not accepted — a completed application form is required.

Applications must be submitted by email to the ISVA team  by 11:59pm on 23rd August 2026.

  • Reporting Line

    ISVA Manager

  • Contract

    Full time, 37.5 hours per week, 9am – 5pm, Monday-Friday

  • Location

    Office based in Warwick covering Warwickshire & travel (hybrid office and homeworking considered)

  • Salary

    £28,000 per annum (increasing subject to relevant qualifications)

  • Benefits

    • Matched pension contribution up to 5%
    • External Clinical supervision provided
    • 25 days holiday +
      Bank Holidays
    • Incremental annual leave with length of service
    • Training and CPD

You will carry and actively manage a caseload of adult clients, providing consistent, high-quality advocacy from referral through to the conclusion of their case.

Manage an agreed client caseload, subject to demand and reviewed regularly.

Provide effective support by contacting all clients referred to Safeline within 24 hours, if possible, to undertake a risk assessment and support needs analysis and to help the client keep safe.

Develop and implement individual client plans to address the needs identified by the risk assessment and needs analysis and help them access the services they require and are entitled to. Ensure up-to date knowledge of the full range of services available to clients.

Offer information and advice to clients seeking support with reporting a crime. If they choose to report, support them through the criminal justice system, explaining the procedures and their role and rights within the system and keep the client informed of case progress.

Maintain a clear understanding of the myths and facts of sexual violence, long-term mental health effects of sexual violence, self-harm and suicidal feelings and attempts.

Maintain and monitor accurate records of all individual client cases.

Follow agreed policies, processes and procedures and within our accreditation protocols to ensure the client is kept at the heart of everything we do, that they receive the support they require to take control of their lives, that you maintain agreed levels of confidentiality and that demonstrate a commitment to the values and ethos of the organisation.

Safeline is committed to the safeguarding of children and adults at risk and adopts strict measures to ensure the safety of its clients. Safeline expects all staff to work within its safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff undertake enhanced DBS checks.

Safeline is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and encourages applications from all genders, ethnicities and cultures.

Opportunities for you to enhance your skills, expand your knowledge, and deliver the highest quality support to both our clients and our team.

25 days annual leave entitlement, bank holidays, a birthday concessionary day and incremental annual leave with length of service.

Matched contribution pension scheme up to 5% of gross salary.

Suitably qualified individuals interested in the role should either click on the links here or contact Safeline via our Office email for a full Job Description and Application Form. CVs will not be accepted.