Victim Support

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Victim Support Basingstoke, Hampshire
Oct 14, 2026
Full time
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Team Leader to join our team based at our office in Basingstoke. This role is fully office based and some travel throughout Hampshire will be required. What we offer At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes: Generous Annual Leave : 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave. Birthday Leave : An extra day off for your birthday. Pension Plan : 5% employer contribution. Enhanced Allowances : Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments. Exclusive Discounts : High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts. Financial Wellbeing : Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance. Wellbeing Support : Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support. Inclusive Networks : Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes. Sustainable Travel : Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans. Career Development : Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression. About the Role As a Team Leader you will ensure excellent service delivery in accordance with the service specification and performance targets. You will need to be able to support operational staff to deliver high quality, risk led and tailored support. You will focus on the performance management of team members including the allocation and auditing of cases in line with service standards. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for completing case audits, reviews and reviewing data to ensure oversight of teams Responsible for capturing data and evidence around the outcomes of the service Responsible for allocating work across the wider team - analysing data to monitor patterns, trends and comparing these to resources Be a designated safeguarding officer, available to make defensible decisions quickly and effectively on safeguarding matters ensuring the dignity, safety and security of victims is at the heart of your work. This will also include providing guidance and support to staff. Work with the Operations Manager to ensure excellent service delivery in line with business plans by reviewing data and information to effectively address any performance issues. Responsible for the line management of team members including responsibility for recruitment, training completion, performance management and monitoring, continued support and guidance and implementing all relevant VS policies and procedures Promote effective communication channels including co-ordinating and facilitating regular team meetings, sharing feedback and learning to share with other colleagues. Represent the service and victims at external events About You You will need: Experience of working in a challenging and changing environment with an emphasis on customer focus and excellence in service delivery. Demonstrable experience of providing crisis management, support and guidance in sometimes stressful and difficult situations to a team with a client service focus. Have strong communication, negotiation and advisory skills, both written and verbal when interacting professionally with a range of agencies and individuals. Work without direct supervision, prioritise work and deal with competing or conflicting demands/ needs and interests in an organised and methodical manner. Gather, analyse and use information and evidence from different sources to solve problems and report on data quality and compliance An understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and other legal requirements Good IT skills including experience with working within bespoke case management systems and using Microsoft Office Packages, specifically Excel This role involves some travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability, please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements. About Us Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences. 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. At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process. How to apply To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Victim Support Plymouth, Devon
Oct 14, 2026
Full time
We are looking for a resilient and compassionate Domestic Abuse Independent Stalking Advocate & Caseworker (ISAC) to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people aged 16+ affected by domestic abuse. You will work from an empowerment focused, trauma informed approach, supporting effective risk management while upholding strong professional boundaries. The position is full time and hybrid, with a mix of home working and a minimum of one day per week based in our Plymouth office. Support will predominantly be delivered via telephone and video call; travel may be required across Devon & Cornwall for delivery of in-person support, training and networking, therefore you will need to live in the Devon & Cornwall area. You must have access to a secure and confidential workspace at home. What we offer At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes: Flexible Working Options : Including hybrid working. Generous Annual Leave : 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave. Birthday Leave : An extra day off for your birthday. Pension Plan : 5% employer contribution. Enhanced Allowances : Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments. Exclusive Discounts : High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts. Financial Wellbeing : Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance. Wellbeing Support : Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support. Inclusive Networks : Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes. Sustainable Travel : Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans. Career Development : Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression. About the Role As a Domestic Abuse Independent Stalking Advocate & Caseworker (ISAC) you will ensure the provision of individual structured, tailored support plans, based on a holistic assessment of impact and risk, within the framework of VS's Service Model. You will also contribute to cover for the local helpline, and may be required to offer support to victims of other crime types, such as hate crime, anti-social behaviour and non-contact sexual offences. Key Responsibilities Develop, deliver and monitor safety and support plans for those affected by crime (primarily domestic abuse) who accept ongoing support which will include providing resources, interventions, and information to all service users Provide information and advocacy to enable service users to navigate and understand the criminal justice process and ensure their rights are upheld Empower service users to enable them to make informed choices about their future options Work alongside and oversee the casework management of a small number of volunteer supporters Liaise and actively engage with other local providers to share information on the VS service offer and options for victims and survivors About You You will need: An understanding of the impact of crime on victims such as stalking, domestic abuse, sexual offences, hate crime and anti-social behaviour Effective verbal and written communication skills Experience of successfully delivering services and working directly within a statutory, voluntary or multi agency setting(s) An ability to balance competing needs and priorities An ability to work independently and as part of a team Experience of building effective working relationships across internal and external stakeholders Personal resilience to manage exposure to highly emotional or sensitive demands of the role An ability to manage a caseload including complex case management An ability to use generic IT applications competently This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability, please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements. About Us Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences. 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. At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process. How to apply To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Victim Support Penrith, Cumbria
Oct 14, 2026
Full time
We have some new & exciting oportunities for 2 part time Domestic Abuse specialists, based independently at Cumbria Constabulary headquarters. We are looking for passionate individuals with experience of supporting victims of domestic abuse & a thorough understanding of the risk and barriers victims, survivors & their families are faced with. Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it? If you are passionate about creating positive change to the lives of victims and their family, we want to hear from you. What we offer At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes: Flexible Working Options : Including hybrid working. Generous Annual Leave : 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave. Birthday Leave : An extra day off for your birthday. Pension Plan : 5% employer contribution. Enhanced Allowances : Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments. Exclusive Discounts : High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts. Financial Wellbeing : Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance. Wellbeing Support : Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support. Inclusive Networks : Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes. Sustainable Travel : Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans. Career Development : Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression. About the role The Domestic Abuse Specialists provide an independent specialist domestic abuse function within Cumbria Police Force Control Room (FCR), enhancing the identification of risk, vulnerability and safeguarding concerns associated with domestic abuse incidents. The postholder will support the delivery of a victim-centred response through risk identification, quality assurance, professional challenge, specialist advice, safeguarding activity and victim engagement. Working collaboratively with Cumbria Police whilst maintaining professional independence, the role contributes to improving victim safety, service quality and organisational learning through the review of domestic abuse incidents, risk assessments and associated records. The role does not undertake police operational decision-making responsibilities but acts as an independent specialist advisor and advocate for victim safety and best practice. You will need: Experience of working in support and advocacy with victims of domestic abuse To be able to prioritise work and deal with competing or conflicting demands/needs and interests and promote organisation interests and values. To ideally hold a SafeLives IDVA accreditation, relevant degree, vocational qualification or relevant experience of delivering a service and working with domestic abuse victim's/service users in a statutory, voluntary or community work setting. About Us Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences. 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. At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process. How to apply To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Victim Support Stafford, Staffordshire
Oct 13, 2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Children and Young Persons Team Manager to join the New Era team in Staffordshire, working 37.5 hours a week. This role involved travel between Stoke-on Trent and Staffordshire. This role is based across both our Stoke and Stafford offices - Travel Pan Staffordshire and between the two offices will be required for the role. Hybrid working can be applied for following completion of your 3 months' Probation period. 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? If yes, then we'd love to hear from you What we offer: 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 Generous Annual Leave : 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave Birthday Leave : An extra day off for your birthday Pension Plan : 5% employer contribution Enhanced Allowances : Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts Financial Wellbeing : Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance Wellbeing Support : Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support Inclusive Networks : Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes Sustainable Travel : Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans Career Development : Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression About the Role: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. As a Children and Young Persons Team Manager you will be: Managing dedicated Children and Young Persons case workers who are part of the New Era Team. The CYP Team offer a dedicated service to anyone affected by domestic abuse from the ages 4 until 17 years old. Supporting your team with allocation of cases, risk assessments and completing regular case reviews. Leading on partnership development with referral sources including regular contact with education setting, social care and other services that work alongside Children and Young People. Assisting with performance management and insights into the service You will need: Good understanding of domestic abuse Good organisational skills Managerial experience About Us: 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. How to apply: To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We look forward to hearing from you. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Victim Support Kendal, Cumbria
Oct 09, 2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Victim Advocate to join the team in the West Cumberland area of Cumbria, working 30 hours a week. This role is offered as a homebased role but with the expectation to travel across the Cumberland area. 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? If yes, then we'd love to hear from you What we offer 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. Generous Annual Leave : 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave. Birthday Leave : An extra day off for your birthday. Pension Plan : 5% employer contribution. Enhanced Allowances : Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments. Exclusive Discounts : High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts. Financial Wellbeing : Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance. Wellbeing Support : Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support. Inclusive Networks : Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes. Sustainable Travel : Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans. Career Development : Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression. About the role As an Independent Victim Advocate you will: deliver excellent services to adult victims of crime through the direct provision of information, practical and emotional help from the point of crime and where appropriate, onwards throughout the criminal justice process. help people cope and recover from the effects of crime. act as a single point of contact, undertaking effective need and risk assessments. coordinate the overall delivery of the cope and recovery plan and recovery journey, working closely with other service providers to meet the needs of victims. You will need: Previous experience delivering a service and working directly with service users in a statutory, voluntary or community work setting Previous experience of working with vulnerable adults and/or families To be able to work without direct supervision, prioritising work and managing competing demands The ability to complete needs and risk assessments To demonstrate empathy Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. About Us Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences. 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. At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process. How to apply To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Victim Support Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Oct 09, 2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Children and Young Person's Domestic Violence Advocate to join the STREET team in Gloucestershire, working 30 hours a week. The job is office based with extensive travel across Gloucestershire county. 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? If yes, then we'd love to hear from you What we offer At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes: Generous Annual Leave : 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave. Birthday Leave : An extra day off for your birthday. Pension Plan : 5% employer contribution. Enhanced Allowances : Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments. Exclusive Discounts : High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts. Financial Wellbeing : Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance. Wellbeing Support : Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support. Inclusive Networks : Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes. Sustainable Travel : Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans. Career Development : Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression. About the role As a Children & Young Persons Domestic Violence Advocate you will: Provide one to one support to children and young people Proactively promote the service, raise awareness of services & work collaboratively with professionals to improve the access to and quality of services for children & young people. Play a vital role in ensuring we provide high quality, end-to-end support to children & young people to help them to recover from the effects of domestic abuse. Undertake risk and needs assessments to address the specific needs of the client in line with VS operating procedures. To follow relevant safeguarding policies and procedures, working with safeguarding leads and other agencies to ensure an integrated approach to address any safeguarding concerns. You will need: Experience of working with children and young people. Strong communication skills A good understanding of the impact of Domestic Abuse This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements. Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. About Us Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences. 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. At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process. How to apply To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Victim Support Bradford, Yorkshire
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
Victim Support is seeking a committed and detail-focused Team Leader to help coordinate and maintain excellent support for witnesses within the busy Court environment at Bradford and Keighley Magistrates Court and Skipton Magistrates Court. You will play a vital role in supporting our volunteers, and wider service ensuring witnesses receive timely, compassionate, and effective support throughout their justice journey. This role is a permanent at 37.5 hours per week based at Bradford Magistrates Court, with travel to Skipton Magistrates Court and Calderdale remote link centre. Are you an organised, proactive individual with a passion for supporting victims and witnesses as they navigate the justice system? Do you enjoy working collaboratively, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and supporting others to perform at their best? If you thrive in fast-paced environments, have strong communication and data-handling skills, and are motivated by service excellence, we'd love to hear from you. What we offer At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes: Generous Annual Leave : 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave. Birthday Leave : An extra day off for your birthday. Pension Plan : 5% employer contribution. Enhanced Allowances : Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments. Exclusive Discounts : High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts. Financial Wellbeing : Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance. Wellbeing Support : Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support. Inclusive Networks : Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes. Sustainable Travel : Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans. Career Development : Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression. About the Role As a Team Leader for the Witness Service you will: support the delivery of a high quality, safe, and consistent service for all witnesses attending court. lead the delivery of the Witness Service within the court, ensuring a high-quality, safe, and consistent service for all witnesses. line-manage Deputy Team Leaders and volunteers, supporting recruitment, training, development, performance, and wellbeing. oversee daily case allocations, ensuring witnesses receive timely assessments, tailored support, and appropriate referrals. ensure accurate and compliant data entry, audits, reporting, and monitoring of KPIs and quality standards. manage rotas, resource planning, and service coverage across the court cluster. promote good communication across teams, facilitating team meetings, and sharing learning. build and maintain effective relationships with local stakeholders, including statutory and voluntary partners. foster an inclusive, trauma-informed, person-centred approach that recognises diverse needs and vulnerabilities. provide leadership that champions continuous improvement and maintains the dignity, safety, and wellbeing of witnesses. You will have: Strong understanding of the criminal justice system and the impact of crime on victims and witnesses. Experience delivering services in demanding environments with a focus on customer experience and service excellence. Experience providing guidance, support, or crisis management to staff or service users. Strong communication, negotiation, and advisory skills, both written and verbal. The ability to work without direct supervision, manage competing demands, and maintain organised and methodical working practices. Experience gathering, analysing, and reporting information from multiple sources. Sound IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office and case management systems. Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusive practice. Strong attention to detail, confidence using digital systems, and the ability to manage competing demands while supporting a high-performing team. Additional Information The role may involve exposure to emotionally demanding situations and requires resilience. Travel across the Court cluster may be required. Occasional evening or weekend work may be necessary. An Enhanced DBS check will be required. About Us Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences. 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. At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process. How to apply To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Victim Support York, Yorkshire
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
Victim Support is seeking a committed and detail-focused Deputy Team Leader to help coordinate and maintain excellent support for witnesses within busy Court environments in the North Yorkshire area. You will play a vital role in supporting the Team Leader, volunteers, and wider service ensuring witnesses receive timely, compassionate, and effective support throughout their justice journey. This role is full-time working 22.5 hours per week based at York Magistrates Court with regular support and travel to York Crown, Scarborough Magistrates and Harrogate Magistrates Courts. Are you an organised, proactive individual with a passion for supporting victims and witnesses as they navigate the justice system? Do you enjoy working collaboratively, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and supporting others to perform at their best? If you thrive in fast-paced environments, have strong communication and data-handling skills, and are motivated by service excellence, we'd love to hear from you What we offer At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes: Generous Annual Leave : 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave. Birthday Leave : An extra day off for your birthday. Pension Plan : 5% employer contribution. Enhanced Allowances : Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments. Exclusive Discounts : High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts. Financial Wellbeing : Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance. Wellbeing Support : Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support. Inclusive Networks : Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes. Sustainable Travel : Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans. Career Development : Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression. About the Role As the Deputy Team Leader - Witness Service (Court-Based), you will support the delivery of a high quality, safe, and consistent service for all witnesses attending court. You will: Support daily case allocations to ensure witnesses receive timely needs and risk assessments, support, and referrals. Conduct case management system audits, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and high-quality reporting. Collate and analyse performance data, contributing to KPI monitoring and quality assurance. Support rota planning to maintain appropriate resource coverage across the court cluster. Assist with volunteer accreditation, training, performance tracking, and continuous improvement. Input, update, and report on witness information, ensuring comprehensive assessments and referrals. Promote effective communication within the team, coordinating meetings and sharing learning. Build and maintain relationships with statutory, voluntary, and community partners. Deputise for the Team Leader when required, ensuring service standards and targets are met. Contribute to a trauma-informed, person-centred approach that prioritises dignity, safety, and inclusion. This role requires strong attention to detail, confidence using digital systems, and the ability to manage competing demands while supporting a high-performing team. You will have An understanding of the criminal justice system and the impact of crime on victims and witnesses. Experience working in challenging environments with a focus on customer experience and service excellence. Strong communication, negotiation, and advisory skills-both written and verbal. The ability to prioritise work with minimal supervision and manage conflicting demands. Experience processing, analysing, and reporting information from multiple sources. Competence in using IT systems including Microsoft Office and case management systems. A commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, equality, diversity, and inclusion. Additional Information The role may involve exposure to emotionally demanding situations and requires resilience. Travel across the Court cluster may be required. Occasional evening or weekend work may be necessary. An Enhanced DBS check will be required. About Us Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences. 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. At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process. How to apply To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Victim Support Swindon, Wiltshire
Oct 02, 2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Adult Caseworker to join the team in Wiltshire, working 30 hours a week. This role involves working from home as well as various locations throughout Swindon and rural Wiltshire. 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? If yes, then we'd love to hear from you What we offer 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. Generous Annual Leave : 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave. Birthday Leave : An extra day off for your birthday. Pension Plan : 5% employer contribution. Enhanced Allowances : Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments. Exclusive Discounts : High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts. Financial Wellbeing : Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance. Wellbeing Support : Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support. Inclusive Networks : Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes. Sustainable Travel : Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans. Career Development : Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression. About the role This role is worked over 4 days per week, Monday to Friday, typically between 9:00am and 5:00pm. You will also be required to work at least two late shifts per month 1pm to 7pm to support service needs. Flexibility around how these hours are worked can be explored further at interview; however, availability to work on Fridays is essential. This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements. The regular travel required for this role includes: Attending a full day weekly team co-working session in Swindon or another Wiltshire location. Travel across Wiltshire for community outreach, hot-desking, and face-to-face client work. Regular travel to support clients and service delivery needs, throughout Salisbury, Warminster, Chippenham, and Swindon, with other locations as required. Travel expenses from home will be reimbursed. As an adult caseworker you will: Ensure the delivery of excellent services to victims of crime through the direct provision of information and practical and emotional help from the point of crime, and onwards throughout the criminal justice process, where appropriate Ensure that the overall aim of helping people cope and recover from the effects of crime is achieved Act as a single point of contact, to undertake effective need and risk assessments of victims and their circumstances Coordinate the overall delivery of the cope and recovery plan and recovery journey, working closely with other service providers to meet the needs of victims to enable them to cope and recover from the impact of crime You will need Experience of delivering a service and working directly with service users in a statutory, voluntary or community work setting Experience of working with vulnerable adults and/or families Understanding and knowledge of an active commitment to promoting equal opportunities, inclusion and diversity Ability to work without direct supervision, prioritise work and deal with competing or conflicting demands/ needs and interests in an organised and methodical manner Ability to needs assess, risk assess and empathise with the victim Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. About Us Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences. 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. At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process. How to apply To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Victim Support Worcester, Worcestershire
Oct 01, 2026
Full time
We are looking for a dedicated & compassionate Road Collision Caseworker (RCC) to join our team in West Mercia. A Road Collison Caseworker will provide trauma informed support to eligible service users. Eligible service users may include those bereaved by a criminal road traffic collision and those who have witnessed, or who are otherwise affected by, road death. This role is part time, 30 hours a week and is home-based with regular travel across West Mercia required. What we offer At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes: Flexible Working Options : Including hybrid working. Generous Annual Leave : 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave. Birthday Leave : An extra day off for your birthday. Pension Plan : 5% employer contribution. Enhanced Allowances : Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments. Exclusive Discounts : High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts. Financial Wellbeing : Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance. Wellbeing Support : Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support. Inclusive Networks : Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes. Sustainable Travel : Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans. Career Development : Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression. About the Role As a Road Collision caseworker you will manage a caseload of complex cases, completing actions agreed on Support Plans and reviewing needs with service users on a regular basis. RCCs will advocate for service users, including with the Coroner, and where needed with utility companies, employees, schools and local authorities. Once a service user is ready to leave the service the RCC will help to ensure they have the ongoing support they need. Key Responsibilities: Manage a complex case-load of eligible service users from the point of referral until they choose to exit the service, implement Victim Support's policy, procedures and standards Undertake needs assessments with all eligible service users, including children and young people Develop a bespoke Support Plan in collaboration with service users which is reviewed and updated at key points Provide trauma informed support to service users through a range of modalities including in-person and remotely, depending on the preference of the service user. This will include undertaking home visits. Advocate on behalf of service users throughout with Central Motorway Policing Group, Family Liaison Officers, Coroner, housing, schools and employers. About You Ideally, you will Experience of complex case management including advocacy Experience of developing links with partner organisations Experience of risk and needs assessment frameworks Understanding of coronial (inquest) processes Good knowledge of trauma informed working practices Understanding of effective safeguarding practices Knowledge of working with diverse communities You will need: Experience of working with bereaved people, or other highly vulnerable people Ability to work autonomously Strong listening skills Ability to work calmly in emotional/stressful situations Ability to represent the organisation in a variety of settings in a confident and professional manner Demonstrate fluency in computer literacy UK Driving Licence, access to vehicle and ability to drive This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability, please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements. About Us Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences. 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. At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process. How to apply To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Victim Support Stafford, Staffordshire
Sep 30, 2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor covering the Lichfield Area to join the New Era team working 22.5 hours per week. This would be three days working 9am until 5pm and one of these days must be a Thursday. This is a fixed term role covering Maternity leave. The role will focus on the identifying risk and meeting the needs of those affected by domestic abuse. The role will be covering the Lichfield area but travel pan Staffordshire will be required. 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? If yes, then we'd love to hear from you What we offer 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. Generous Annual Leave : 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave. Birthday Leave : An extra day off for your birthday. Pension Plan : 5% employer contribution. Enhanced Allowances : Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments. Exclusive Discounts : High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts. Financial Wellbeing : Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance. Wellbeing Support : Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support. Inclusive Networks : Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes. Sustainable Travel : Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans. Career Development : Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression About the role This role will work across Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent, but will be based in our Stafford office. Hybrid working is considered following our mandatory six month probationary period. Travel across the whole of Staffordshire will be required. As an IDVA you will be asked to: Provide a pro-active, high quality, frontline service to victims of domestic abuse through on-going risk assessment, individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support. Work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic abuse Promoting the service and raising awareness of issues arising, minimising barriers and improving access to support You will need: Experience of providing support those affected by domestic abuse Experience of undertaking need and risk assessments and creating safety plans Experience of the MARAC and other partnership processes Experience of multi agency working Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. About Us Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences. 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. At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process. How to apply To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Victim Support Kendal, Cumbria
Sep 30, 2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Domestic & Sexual Violence Adviser (IDSVA) to join the team in Cumbria working 37.5 hours a week. This role is home based, with regular travel across Cumbria required. 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? If yes, then we'd love to hear from you What we offer At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes: Flexible Working Options : Including hybrid working. Generous Annual Leave : 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave. Birthday Leave : An extra day off for your birthday. Pension Plan : 5% employer contribution. Enhanced Allowances : Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments. Exclusive Discounts : High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts. Financial Wellbeing : Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance. Wellbeing Support : Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support. Inclusive Networks : Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes. Sustainable Travel : Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans. Career Development : Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression. About the role As an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate you will be supporting high risk victims of domestic abuse, who live in Cumbria. This role will be part of our other wider specialist services covering Cumbria. As an IDVA you will be: Providing a high quality support and advocacy service to victims of domestic abuse. Managing a caseload; identifying and assessing risks and needs, providing a tailored crisis intervention service trough individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support. Working with other agencies and advocating on behalf of service users in order to help them access services to keep them safe. Working within a multi-agency framework consisting of partners as well as MARAC and other local partnerships to offer a coordinated response to domestic abuse. Promoting the service and raise awareness of domestic abuse through the delivery of training. You will need: Experience of working in support and advocacy with victims of domestic abuse is advantageous To be able to prioritise work and deal with competing or conflicting demands/needs and interests and promote organisation interests and values. To ideally hold a Safe Lives IDVA accreditation or work towards the qualification, relevant degree, vocational qualification or relevant experience of delivering a service and working with domestic abuse victim's/service users in a statutory, voluntary or community work setting. Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. About Us Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences. 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. At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process. How to apply To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Victim Support Workington, Cumbria
Sep 30, 2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate to join the team in Cumbria, working 22.5 hours a week. This role is offered as a homebased role but with the expectation to travel across Cumbria. 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? If yes, then we'd love to hear from you What we offer At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes: Flexible Working Options : Including hybrid working. Generous Annual Leave : 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave. Birthday Leave : An extra day off for your birthday. Pension Plan : 5% employer contribution. Enhanced Allowances : Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments. Exclusive Discounts : High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts. Financial Wellbeing : Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance. Wellbeing Support : Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support. Inclusive Networks : Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes. Sustainable Travel : Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans. Career Development : Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression. About the role As an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate you will be supporting high risk victims of domestic abuse, who live in Cumbria. This role will be part of our other wider specialist services covering Cumbria. As an IDVA you will be: Providing a high quality support and advocacy service to victims of domestic abuse. Managing a caseload; identifying and assessing risks and needs, providing a tailored crisis intervention service trough individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support. Working with other agencies and advocating on behalf of service users in order to help them access services to keep them safe. Working within a multi-agency framework consisting of partners as well as MARAC and other local partnerships to offer a coordinated response to domestic abuse. Promoting the service and raise awareness of domestic abuse through the delivery of training You will need: Experience of working in support and advocacy with victims of domestic abuse is advantageous To be able to prioritise work and deal with competing or conflicting demands/needs and interests and promote organisation interests and values. To ideally hold a SafeLives IDVA accreditation, relevant degree, vocational qualification or relevant experience of delivering a service and working with domestic abuse victim's/service users in a statutory, voluntary or community work setting. Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. About Us Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences. 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. At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process. How to apply To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Victim Support Workington, Cumbria
Sep 30, 2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Cumbria Team as an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor working 18.75 hours. As an ISVA you will deliver 1-2-1 support to clients in the community across Cumbria. You will also be supporting anybody affected by the recent changes to The Sentencing Act 2026. The changes impact how and when prisoners are released to serve the rest of their sentence in the community. This role is offered as a homebased role but with the expectation to travel across Cumbria. 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? If yes, then we'd love to hear from you What we offer At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes: Flexible Working Options : Including hybrid working. Generous Annual Leave : 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave. Birthday Leave : An extra day off for your birthday. Pension Plan : 5% employer contribution. Enhanced Allowances : Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments. Exclusive Discounts : High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts. Financial Wellbeing : Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance. Wellbeing Support : Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support. Inclusive Networks : Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes. Sustainable Travel : Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans. Career Development : Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression. About the Role As a Independent Sexual Violence you will: Complete risk and needs assessments to address the specific needs of victims in line with VS operating procedures. Deliver one to one interventions that promote emotional wellbeing, resilience, and recovery. Work closely with criminal justice process agencies and other partners to ensures that each victim is heard and their needs are prioritised. Proactively promote the service, raising awareness of services & working collaboratively with professionals to improve the access to and quality of services for all victims of sexual violence, abuse or exploitation Follow relevant safeguarding policies and procedures, working with safeguarding leads and other agencies to ensure an integrated approach to address any safeguarding concerns. Respond and support those affected by the Early Release Scheme This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability, please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements. About Us Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences. 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. At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process. How to apply To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible
Victim Support Workington, Cumbria
Sep 30, 2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Cumbria Team as a Children Independent Sexual Violence Advisor working 37.5 hours. This is a maternity cover position. As an ISVA you will deliver 1-2-1 support to clients in the community across Cumbria. This role is offered as a homebased role but with the expectation to travel across Cumberland area in Cumbria. 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? If yes, then we'd love to hear from you What we offer At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes: Flexible Working Options : Including hybrid working. Generous Annual Leave : 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave. Birthday Leave : An extra day off for your birthday. Pension Plan : 5% employer contribution. Enhanced Allowances : Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments. Exclusive Discounts : High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts. Financial Wellbeing : Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance. Wellbeing Support : Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support. Inclusive Networks : Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes. Sustainable Travel : Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans. Career Development : Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression. About the Role As a Children Independent Sexual Violence Advisor you will: Complete risk and needs assessments to address the specific needs of victims in line with VS operating procedures. Deliver one to one interventions that promote emotional wellbeing, resilience, and recovery. Work closely with criminal justice process agencies and other partners to ensures that each victim is heard and their needs are prioritised. Proactively promote the service, raising awareness of services & working collaboratively with professionals to improve the access to and quality of services for all victims of sexual violence, abuse or exploitation Follow relevant safeguarding policies and procedures, working with safeguarding leads and other agencies to ensure an integrated approach to address any safeguarding concerns. This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability, please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements. About Us Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences. 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. At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process. How to apply To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible