We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Specialist to focus on working with male victims and survivors to join the team across West Yorkshire in either our Shipley or Wakefield office, working 37.5 hours a week., This role is based in Wakefield and will require travel around West Yorkshire. This is a fixed term position until 31/3/2026. As an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor with a focus on supporting male victims & survivors you will:

• Provide ongoing support to victims of sexual violence with a focus on developing services for male victims
• Manage a high volume caseload offering non-therapeutic support to victims/survivors both face-to-face or via telephone/text and or email bases on client preference
• Attend relevant meetings & give talks and presentations to local groups
• Develop networks & partnerships to increase the role of the service in the community
• Conduct risk assessments to assess the specific needs of people & develop individual service plans to address identified risks & needs
• Be an advocate for sexual violence survivors/victims, working to promote their confidence, resilience & empowerment
  
  Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it? Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?, Experience of working with high & complex cases
• To demonstrate resilience in your professional life & ability to maintain professional boundaries
• To be able to work effectively under pressure
• Experience of working with vulnerable clients
• Knowledge of trauma-informed working, acknowledging that trauma can impact victims in different ways
• Good communication skills both verbally & in writing for a variety of audiences
As this role is focused on providing support to male victims/survivors, we are keen to receive applications from male candidates.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change. Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required. Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
• Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression