Young Women and Girls Independent Sexual Violence Advocate
- Full Time
- Anywhere
- 26th May 2026
Website nia_endingVAWG & @ELRC_nia the nia project
Young Women and Girls Independent Sexual Violence Advocate
About the organisation
nia has been delivering services to women, girls and children who have been subjected to sexual and domestic violence and abuse, including prostitution, since 1975. The organisation has three main aims: to provide services for women, girls and children who have experienced men’s violence; contributing to ending male violence against women and girls, and to inform and influence policy and public awareness.
East London Rape Crisis provides free, confidential specialist support for women and girls who have been raped or experienced any other form of sexual violence or abuse at any time in their lives, regardless of whether or not they have reported to the police. We offer confidential and independent support. Services include Advocacy, emotional and practical support, one-to-one counselling and group work.
We are seeking to recruit to the post: Young Women and Girls Independent Sexual Violence Advocate.
About the role
In the role of Young Women and Girls ISVA you will hold a caseload of young women and girls aged 11-17 years old, who have been subjected to sexual violence. You will support those whose choose to report through the criminal justice process. In addition, the role involves providing broader support to young women and girls to address the multiple impacts of sexual violence. This post involves travel across East London, and a hybrid model of home and office working.
About you
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Rape Crisis Service in a supportive feminist organisation. We’re looking for a highly organised and self-motivated woman who is passionate about ending violence against women. You’ll have a ‘can-do’ approach and demonstrable commitment to nia’s feminist approach to supporting women and girls. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minoritised women, young women with lived experience and those who have experience of accessing services as a young woman/child.
- Job Title:Young Women and Girls Independent Sexual Violence Advocate
- Job Ref:nia210
- Hours:35 hours per week (including up to one evening a week and occasional Saturday mornings)
- Salary:£29,000- £32,000 (dependent on qualification & experience)
- Term:Permanent
To apply, visit our website www.niaendingviolence.org.uk and download a job profile and application pack. CV’s will not be accepted. Applications can be returned via email to recruitment@niaendingviolence.org.uk
Closing date: 10am, 26th May 2026
Interview date: 5th June 2026
The post is subject to an enhanced vetting and barring check and open to women only. Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies.
To apply for this job email your details to recruitment@niaendingviolence.org.uk.