Job summary

My job makes lives better by providing support to young people who have been affected by sexual abuse/trauma. When young people disclose sexual abuse they often say they feel confused and worried about what is going to happen next. The Child Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (CISVA) aims to work alongside young people and their families to support and advise them as the investigation takes place. CISVA Service sits within Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust STARS (Sexual Trauma: Assessment, Recovery and Support) service, which is a specialist community based mental health service for young people who have suffered sexual/abuse trauma. CISVA Service is funded by the Ministry of Justice and the current funding for the service has been secured until March 2028. This post is a 12 months fixed term role.

Main duties of the job

Offer one to one support and advice throughout the investigation - from attendance at the SARC to the end of the investigation or court process.

Work with children, young people and families to develop support plans and promote safety

Provide explanations of the investigation process and the criminal justice system

Act as a liaison person between families and agencies such as the police, education, CPS, Social Care, Youth Support Service, GUM services and the Witness Service

Help identify other avenues of support

Signpost and refer individual or group therapy through STARS as appropriate

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!