Young Women and Girls Independent Sexual Violence Advocate

About the Organisation

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has been delivering services to women, girls and children who have been subjected to sexual and domestic violence and abuse, including prostitution, since 1975. The organisation has three main aims: to provide services for women, girls and children who have experienced men’s violence; contributing to ending male violence against women and girls, and to inform and influence policy and public awareness. East London Rape Crisis provides free, confidential specialist support for women and girls who have been raped or experienced any other form of sexual violence or abuse at any time in their lives, regardless of whether or not they have reported to the police. We offer confidential and independent support. Services include Advocacy, emotional and practical support, one-to-one counselling and group work.

Job Details

• Job Title: Young Women and Girls Independent Sexual Violence Advocate
• Job Ref: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 210
• Hours: 35 hours per week (including up to one evening a week and occasional Saturday mornings)
• Salary: £29,000- £32,000 (dependent on experience and qualification)
• Location: Travel across East London, and a hybrid model of home and office working
• Term: Permanent

Role Description

In the role of Young Women and Girls ISVA you will hold a caseload of young women and girls aged 11-17 years old, who have been subjected to sexual violence. You will support those who choose to report through the criminal justice process. In addition, the role involves providing broader support to young women and girls to address the multiple impacts of sexual violence. This post involves travel across East London, and a hybrid model of home and office working. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Rape Crisis Service in a supportive feminist organisation. We’re looking for a highly organised and self-motivated woman who is passionate about ending violence against women. You’ll have a ‘can-do’ approach and demonstrable commitment to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s feminist approach to supporting women and girls. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minoritised women, young women with lived experience and those who have experience of accessing services as a young woman/child.

Key Requirements

• Experience supporting young women and girls affected by sexual violence
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system and advocacy processes
• Strong emotional support and counselling skills
• Excellent organisational and case management abilities
• Commitment to a feminist and intersectional approach
• Self-motivation and a proactive ‘can-do’ attitude
• Ability to travel across East London and work hybrid

How to Apply

Closing Date: 10am, 26th May, 2026
Interview Date: 5th June, 2026

You can apply by:

• Submitting your application via the online form below,
• Emailing your completed application to: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal],
• Posting your application in a sealed envelope marked “Private & Confidential” to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], P.O Box 58203, London, N1 3XP.

CVs will not be accepted. We select candidates for interview by comparing the experience, skills and attributes that you demonstrate to those we have identified in the person specification in the job profile. We also want women who show that they have thought seriously about what we’re looking for in the potential post-holder and the commitment that we required. Therefore, we will not be able to shortlist you on the basis of a C.V.

The post is subject to an enhanced vetting and barring check and open to women only. Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies.

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