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We are recruiting an Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (ISVA) to support and empower adult survivors of sexual violence and abuse.

The ISVA will offer practical and emotional support and advice to survivors, helping them to understand and access their rights and any other services they might require. They will also help keep service users safe and support them through the criminal justice system, should they choose to report, which includes liaising with the police and other criminal justice agencies and keeping survivors informed of case progress.

This post is part of a countywide ISVA team providing a pro-active service to children, young people and adult survivors of sexual violence and abuse, within and outside of the criminal justice system.

Hours:  35 hours per week (full time), Monday to Friday
Location:  Cambridge, with some travel required across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Salary:  £28,505 per annum
Contract:  Fixed term contract to 31 March 2028 (possible extension dependent on funding)
Annual Leave entitlement: 28 days per annum plus statutory Bank Holidays

Full details of the post are available in the job description (see ‘How to apply’).

CRCC is committed to equality and inclusivity as an employer and opposes discrimination in everything we do. We especially welcome applications from women from minoritised and underrepresented groups and communities. This includes AFAB non-binary individuals who feel comfortable working within a service run for women by women.

CRCC also welcomes applications from those who have used our services but we ask that you wait 12 months after finishing receiving support from CRCC before applying for paid or volunteer roles.

Please note: It is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female, in line with the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1.

For any queries relating to this post, please contact Ellie Ball, ISVA Manager, at ellie@cambridgerapecrisis.org.uk or call 01223 313 551.