Gloucestershire Independent Sexual Violence Advisor

Gloucestershire Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) – Male\nSalary: £25,954 pro-rata per annum rising to £26,364 pro-rata per annum on successful completion of probation and £28,002 pro-rata per annum after accreditation.\nHours: 30 hours per week\nHoliday: 25 days annual holiday entitlement increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service per annum plus bank holidays\nBase: Second Floor, 9 Pullman Court, Great Western Road, GLOUCESTER, GL1 3ND\nArea Covered: Gloucestershire\nContract: Permanent\nAbout the Role\nThis post is exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Applications are invited from males only, as being male is a genuine occupational requirement because the role involves providing personal care and support to male service users.\nThis is an occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, as the role provides specialist advocacy and crisis intervention in a multi-agency setting to male survivors of sexual violence, including men and boys and those who identify as LGBTQ+., both within and outside the criminal justice system. We welcome applications from cis men, trans men, and non‑binary people who identify as male.\nThe post holder will:\n * will deliver gender‑responsive, trauma‑informed advocacy, supporting male survivors from first disclosure through recovery, and where chosen, through the criminal justice system from report to court.\n * work pro‑actively to risk assess and support client needs and develop a comprehensive support plan to help keep victims safe.\n * manage a specialist caseload, demonstrating an understanding of male‑specific barriers to disclosure, safeguarding procedures, and the impact of trauma on men affected by sexual violence.\n * operate an assertive, client‑led outreach service, meeting clients in locations where they feel most comfortable and safe, in line with service policies and risk assessments.\n * Support survivors through reporting, investigation, prosecution, court processes, and post‑court recovery where appropriate.\n * Work assertively and flexibly, including outreach delivery in locations where survivors feel safe and comfortable.\n * Build trusted relationships with statutory and voluntary partners to improve pathways and frontline responsiveness for male victims.\n * champion equity of access and inclusion, particularly for men who identify as LGBTQ+ or who face additional barriers to engagement.\n * be highly motivated, flexible and able to work unsupervised on a day‑to‑day basis.\nThe post holder will work autonomously on a day‑to‑day basis while remaining closely connected to the wider ISVA team and organisational values of First Light.\nKey responsibilities:\n * Ensure that a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of sexual violence, and its impact on victims, family members and wider society, informs all work with victims and partner agencies.\n * All interventions will prioritise the safety, security and dignity of service users and of colleagues.\n * Operate an assertive, client-led outreach service, meeting clients in locations where they feel most comfortable and safe, in line with service policies and risk assessments.\n * To support clients through the Criminal Justice System, explaining the procedures and their role and rights within that system and act as a first point of contact to relevant Criminal Justice agencies.\n * Liaise with the Police and CPS on behalf of the clients, with the client’s informed consent and adhering to confidentiality policy in relation to release of information.