Independent Sexual Violence Advisor - 1 Year FTC

Are you a qualified ISVA or IDVA - or a support worker in a related field with experience working with vulnerable people?

Would you like to join an accredited ISVA team, offering support to people who have experienced both sexual and domestic abuse?

We have a fantastic opportunity to work within One YMCA's well-respected sexual violence support service. The Herts ISVA Service was the 2022 winner of the National YMCA Youth Matters Award - Support and Advice Category. The service is commissioned by Hertfordshire OPCC and we have secured additional funding to expand the support offered. The post holder will deliver free and confidential practical and emotional support to young people and adults, male and female, who have experienced both sexual and domestic abuse – whether recent or non-recent.

We go the extra mile to help survivors gain the confidence and access the support and information they need, to take control of their situation and move forward. The Hertfordshire ISVA Service welcomes both male and female applicants for this role as we aim to offer our clients choice where possible to best support them with their recovery.

We are a friendly, supportive team. Team work and staff wellbeing are extremely important to us. Clinical supervision and peer support will be provided.

The ISVA will play an important role in providing specialist tailored support to victims and survivors of sexual & domestic abuse. You will work with people who have experienced rape and sexual assault, irrespective of whether they have reported to the police. As an adviser, you will provide impartial information to the victim/survivor about all of their options, such as reporting to the police, accessing Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) services, specialist support such as pre-trial therapy and sexual violence counselling. You will be required to attend court.

You will also provide information on other services that victims/survivors may require, for example in relation to health and social care, housing, or benefits. You will provide ongoing continuity, advocacy and impartial advice and information to a victim/survivor of sexual & domestic abuse.

Contract: Please note that this is a fixed-term position until 31st March 2026. There may be potential for the role to continue beyond this date, but this cannot be guaranteed at this stage

Hours: This post is Monday to Friday 9am-5pm but some occasional evening and weekend working may be required for events, safeguarding matters, training etc. There is no regular out of hours rota requirement.

Travel: A full driving licence is required for this role. You must be able to commute within Hertfordshire, and you will need access to a suitably-insured car for travel during working hours. We will reimburse mileage incurred during working hours (except for your normal commute to your Hertfordshire office base).

Please don't delay sending your application, since we may consider applications on a rolling basis.

If you would like to have an informal chat about the role before applying please contact Herts ISVA Service Manager, Morag Walters morag.walters@oneymca.org

*We require no agency support at this time*

An Enhanced Disclosure check and satisfactory police vetting are required for this role.

At One YMCA we are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We do not discriminate on the basis of Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage/Civil Partnership, Pregnancy/Maternity, Race, Religion/Belief, Sex and/or Sexual Orientation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities.


This is a  Full Time role.
Hours per week: 37.5
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday / 37.5 hours per week