Female Safe Link ISVA Triage Worker

We have a rewarding and exciting opportunity available for a Female ISVA Triage Worker to join our team based in Bristol. You will join us on a full-time , permanent contract working 37.5 hours each week on a rota basis (8.30am4.30pm & 9.30am5.30pm); this will be mainly office based with some home working, you will provide support and advocacy to victims who have experienced rape or sexual assault. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of Point 12 27,711 + Benefits.Do you have the skills to fill this role Read the complete details below, and make your application today.SAFE Link was established in 2008 and is a service that works across the Avon and Somerset Police Area and provides emotional and practical support to victims of rape and sexual assault. SAFE Link provides an independent victim-focused service. The service is committed to the Victims Code of Practice. Our ethos is to enable victims to cope and recover after their assault. We can support victims to report to the police if they wish.In return for joining us as our Female Safe Link ISVA Triage Worker, we will offer you the following fantastic benefits:Up to 30 days annual leave (depending on length of service)3 extra holidays including International Women's DayExcellent development and training opportunitiesEmployer pension contribution (minimum 5% of your gross salary)Mindful Employer Plus SchemeCycle to Work SchemeLong Service AwardsWellness AwardsAbout the Female Safe Link ISVA Triage Worker role:OurISVA Triage worker will be responsible for managing referrals into the ISVA service by providing a high quality telephone triage and crisis response service. You will work closely with the Police, Lighthouse Safeguarding Unit, the SARC and other partner agencies to promote positive and proactive working relationships. You will have a good understanding of the traumatic impact of sexual assault and rape and have experience of providing support and carrying out needs and risk assessments with vulnerable adults and children.Key duties and responsibilities of our Female Safe Link ISVA Triage Worker:Evidence of the ability to communicate clearly and concisely to match the needs of the victim.Evidence of the ability to provide respectful, non-judgemental and confidential support.Knowledge of the impact and support needs of victims who have experienced sexual violence.Experience of risk assessing, safety planning and safeguarding relating to vulnerable adults and children.Knowledge of criminal and civil legal proceedings relating to sexual violence and assault.Experience of working in partnership with a wide range of statutory and voluntary agencies.A commitment to the victim's code of practice.Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 30th July 2025Interviews will be held on Wednesday 6th August 2025 and Thursday 7th August 2025If you are motivated, resourceful and passionate please apply now to join us as our Female Safe Link ISVA Triage Worker and contribute to the valuable work Next Link and its wider services, delivering hope and support to survivors of domestic violence and abuse.Next Link is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Next Link is committed to Equal Opportunities. Due to the specific requirements of this role, this post is exempt under the Equality Act (2010), Part 1, Schedule 9 (Genuine Occupational Requirement.)TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-07-19