Brief Intervention ISVA 2-Year FTC (Female Applicants Only)

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Women and Girls Network’s (WGN)

Hybrid
  • Career category: Advocacy/ Policy
  • Job type: Job
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Hybrid
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: GBP 30,000 GBP-GBP 33,000 GBP / monthly
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 05/10/2026
  • Location: United Kingdom, London
GBV / VAWG
About the role
This role sits within Women and Girls Network’s CJS Team and provides rapid, short-term advocacy and support to survivors, in London, who have experienced sexual violence and are engaging with, or considering engaging with, the criminal justice system.

You will deliver brief, trauma-informed and survivor-centred support to people who are unable to access an ISVA locally or who are waiting for support through the London Survivors Gateway. Working across the Gateway partnership - including Rape Crisis Centres, Galop, Survivors UK, Respond, and the Havens - you will help ensure survivors receive timely, independent information and advocacy at a critical point.

As this is a pilot role, you will also play a key part in shaping and developing this specialist brief intervention ISVA provision in response to survivor need.

This role is offered on a two-year fixed-term contract. 

 

Job description
As the Brief Intervention Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (ISVA), you will:

  • Provide rapid, short-term independent advocacy, information and support to survivors navigating or considering the criminal justice system, enabling informed choice and access to rights.
  • Deliver empowering, trauma-informed and intersectional support, including risk and needs assessments, safety planning and tailored action planning.
  • Offer clear, impartial information about reporting options, the criminal justice process, survivors’ rights under the Victims’ Code, and available legal and compensation routes.
  • Advocate on survivors’ behalf with police and criminal justice agencies, and support attendance at police stations or court where required.
  • Work within strict safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries, ensuring survivor safety and wellbeing remain central at all times.
  • Develop and pilot a brief intervention ISVA model, contributing to service design, case management systems and best practice alongside the CJS Team Manager and Gateway partners.
  • Build strong working relationships across the London Survivors Gateway partnership to strengthen pathways and improve access to timely support.
  • Maintain accurate case records, monitoring and evaluation data, and engage in supervision, reflective practice and continuous professional development.
  • Model WGN’s feminist, trauma-informed and anti-oppressive approach, contributing to a collaborative team culture and high-quality service delivery.


Closing date and interviews
This vacancy will close at 9am on Monday 5 October 2026. Interviews are expected to take place remotely via MS Teams on Wednesday 14 October 2026, however, please note that dates may be subject to change.

We encourage early applications, as we reserve the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date should we receive a high volume of applications or identify a suitable candidate.


Commitment to Equity and Inclusion
We are deeply committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity, resilience and strength of the women and girls we serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black and Global Majority women and applicants with Lived Experience, including those who may not meet every criterion.

WGN is an equal opportunities employer.

 
Exemption
This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, and is open to female applicants only, due to the nature of the role.

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