Barnardo's delivers the Gloucestershire Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Service in partnership with First Light. Together, we provide specialist support to anyone in the county affected by sexual abuse or sexual violence, helping them to understand their options, liaising with other services and advocating for and supporting them through the criminal justice process.

Although based in central Gloucester, this is a county wide outreach role requiring regular travel.

You will provide trauma informed emotional and practical support to children, young people, and their families who have been impacted by sexual abuse or sexual violence. A key part of this role involves outreach support across the county, meeting service users in environments that feel safe and accessible to them.

For the full job description, including the keys areas of responsibilities and accountabilities, please click the 'apply now' button.

We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti racist organisation. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. For an informal discussion about the role, please email Rachel Laurie at: Rachel.laurie@barnardos.org.uk.

• Communicates effectively and can build trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Is passionate about delivering trauma informed support to children, young people, and their families.
• Is motivated to amplify the voices of service users and create opportunities for them to reach their full potential.
• Can work independently while also contributing positively to a collaborative and supportive team.
• Is committed to safeguarding, able to take appropriate action when required, while maintaining empathy, compassion, and respect.
• Is confident in outreach working, building relationships with professionals, and supporting others to work safely with children and young people.
• A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required.

For the full person specification, please click the 'apply now' button.

Disclaimer: We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.