Brief Interim Independent Sexual Violence Advocate

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Full time
Location: London
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Job offered by: Women's Aid
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Category:
For nearly 50 years,

nia

has provided high quality, women-led services across North and East London.

nia

has three main aims: to provide services for women, children and young people who have experienced male violence, working to end men’s violence against women and girls, and to inform and influence policy and public awareness. nia’s

values, and our commitment to upholding them, set us apart. We put women first – always and without hesitation: we believe women, we are run by women, for women. We leave no woman behind: we challenge inequality and discrimination and believe that uniting women of all backgrounds is essential to ending the sex-based oppression of women. 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 following post: Job Title: Brief Interim Independent Sexual Violence Advocate Job Ref: nia 183 Hours: 35 hours per week (including up to 1 evening a week) Salary: £28,000- £31,000 dependent on experience and qualifications (unqualified £28,000-£29,000, qualified £29,000-£31,000) Location: Hybrid model of office & home working Term: Funded until September 2025 with the possibility of extension. The Brief Interim ISVA provides proactive short-term support and advocacy service (up to 3 months) to female survivors of sexual violence who are engaging with the criminal justice system. This role will address a gap in the current sexual violence infrastructure, to ensure that more survivors who require rapid support and advice are able to receive this in a timely manner. You will work as part of a growing Feminist Rape Crisis service that is developing to meet the needs of women and girls. This post involves travel across East London, and a hybrid model of home and office working from our sites in Islington and Dagenham Heathway. 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 welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minoritised women. To apply, visit our website www.niaendingviolence.org.uk and download a job profile and application pack. CV’s will

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be accepted. Applications can be returned via email to administrator@niaendingviolence.org.uk. Closing date: 10am, Monday 3rd February 2025 Interview date: 12th February 2025 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.

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