Swindon and Wiltshire Children & Young Peoples Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (Fixed Term)
Salary: £25,954 per annum rising to £26,364 per annum on successful completion of probation and £28,002 per annum after accreditation.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday -Friday, 09:00-17:00)
Holiday: 25 days annual holiday entitlement increasing to 30 days after 5 years service per annum plus bank holidays
Base: The Gables, Swindon, possibility for hybrid or some remote working where appropriate
Area Covered: Swindon and Wiltshire
Contract: Fixed term 18 month contract.
About the Role
To work in a multi-agency setting providing a pro-active crisis intervention service to child victims of sexual violence within and outside of the criminal justice system. The post holder will work pro-actively to risk assess and support client needs and develop a comprehensive support plan to help keep victims safe. This role will use advocacy and partnership working skills to ensure victims are supported throughout the criminal justice system from report to court, and to access services to which they are entitled.
There is a commitment to providing a high quality, victim-focused and inclusive service as outlined in the Victim Code of Practice.
The post holder will manage a busy caseload and have excellent partnership skills and an understanding of Children's and Vulnerable people Safeguarding procedures.
This role will work proactively as part of the ISVA Team and will have respect for the diversity of the community in which the service works to ensure the services is accessible to all.
The post holder will be required to provide advocacy and information to clients in high risk situations where the safety of the service user and self is to be prioritised. Appropriate professional record keeping is required using the client information system.
We encourage applications from all genders.
Key responsibilities:
The Post Holder should have a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of Sexual Violence, and it's impact on Victims, Family Members and Wider Society
The post holder will travel throughout Swindon and Wiltshire to provide support to clients under 18 years of age.
Manage a caseload of clients aged 0-18 that will vary between child sexual abuse/violence and child sexual exploitation cases, providing an individual support care plan to meet their needs.
The post holder will provide face to face, telephone and email support to clients and their supporters where appropriate
Ensure that a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of sexual violence and child sexual exploitation, and its impact on victims, family members and wider society.
Be proactive and develop the role of the Children and Young People s Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (CYP ISVA) across First Light
Be respectful of the diversity of CYP s and of the need to prioritise the accessibility of service provision.
CYP ISVA will support children and young people through the criminal justice process and liaise with the police accordingly.
The CYP ISVA s will respond to crisis situations as they arise with their clients and complete onward safeguarding referrals.
CYP ISVA s will engage with other agencies such as Paediatric SARC (The Bridge), CAMHS, social services, police and counselling services to provide a multi-agency approach for their clients.
Essential requirements:
The Post Holder will hold a Valid UK Driving License and have access to a Vehicle.
Added benefits:
A comprehensive induction and training programme, with a hybrid working policy for a better work/life balance.
A well-being day per financial year (1st April to 31st March)
Access to external supervision to discuss personal or emotional responses to traumatic cases, to ensure emotional and psychological well-being.
Health and well-being resources including our staff Well-being Group, Staff Consultation Committee and active participation in our employee engagement platform.
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which includes a 24/7 telephone helpline offering medical, emotional and financial support.
Working for an organisation committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We encourage applications from all sections of the community, and all backgrounds regardless of age, race, faith, disability, neurodiversities, genders, gender expression or sexuality. First Light are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and have an LGBTQIA+ Staff Network.
Annual pay review and employer contribution pension scheme.
Additional Information: The successful applicant will be subject to a Disclosure & Barring check, and a social media check conducted by a third party organisation as part of our Safer Recruitment process. Any future offer of employment is contingent on the satisfactory completion of these checks, as well as the receipt of two satisfactory employment references, with one being from your current or most recent employer. Please note that in some roles staff may be required to work from a home/office base in accordance with our Hybrid Working policy.
Deadline for receipt of applications: 09:00 Monday 10th August 2026
Expected date for interviews: Tuesday 18th August (Apply online only)
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for First Light, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
