Working with The Women’s Centre Cornwall means joining a vibrant, friendly and ambitious community of women spread across Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and HMP Eastwood Park.
Our staff have access to:
We are united by shared values and we regularly encourage staff to have their voices heard about how our organisation continues to grow.
“After receiving support from The Women’s Centre Cornwall, I found my voice and was finally able to speak my truth. This meant that I could think about becoming a volunteer because I no longer felt like my experience of sexual violence defined me. I became a volunteer and that is when I came home.
I found my calling and walked alongside my tribe of women that understood what I had experienced. They boosted me up, had my back, encouraged me and eventually I became a member of staff.”
HOURS: 30- 37 hrs a week – Work pattern to be agreed across standard service hours of Mon-Fri 9am to 7pm. Occasional weekend work may be required.
BASE: Community-based across Mid Cornwall, including GP surgeries, hospital settings, courts and other outreach locations, with local travel required.
Safer Futures delivers specialist Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy(IDVA) services to individuals experiencing domestic abuse to provide a pro-active service to survivors of domestic abuse to help keep them safe. The service provides inclusive, trauma‑informed and survivor‑led advocacy to people of all genders, ages and backgrounds, including adults and children and young people (CYP) aged 13 and above.
The Women’s Centre Cornwall are the lead provider and contract holder for the service, which is delivered in partnership with Konnect Communities, West Cornwall Women’s Aid, Intercom Trust, and The Olive Project.
This role sits within a multi-agency partnership model and works closely with statutory and voluntary agencies including health, police, social care, MARAC, and the courts. The postholder will work flexibly across multiple settings, including GP practices, hospital environments, community venues, outreach, MARAC and court settings, acting as a key point of contact for professionals, ensuring survivors receive coordinated, high‑quality support. Access to a car is essential for this role.
To provide a proactive, high-quality, frontline Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy
(IDVA) service to female survivors of domestic abuse, through a trauma-informed, survivor-led and risk-focused approach.
The role involves responding promptly to referrals and disclosures, including making initial contact with survivors, explaining the service, assessing risk and the impact of domestic abuse, and providing ongoing, short- to medium-term advocacy and case management where appropriate.
The postholder will work pro-actively within a multi-agency framework, including engagement with MARAC,MARU and other statutory safeguarding processes, to ensure coordinated responses that reduce and manage risk. This includes developing, delivering and regularly reviewing Individual Safety and Support Plans, informed by ongoing risk assessment and professional judgement.
Support will be delivered through advocacy, practical assistance and emotional support, with effective use of advocacy and partnership working skills to ensure survivors are supported to access the services and protections to which they are entitled. The role will also support survivors to understand and access their legal rights and protective options, including Non-Molestation Orders, Occupation Orders, Restraining Orders and other relevant civil or criminal protections.
All work will be underpinned by a holistic assessment of risk and impact, delivered in a way that listens to, believes and respects survivors, empowers informed choice, and prioritises safety, dignity and long-term wellbeing.
To view a detailed Job Description & Person Specification , please click the link below.
To apply, please download the application form below.
Please send completed application forms to recruitment@womenscentrecornwall.org.uk
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 1st September @9:00 am..
Safer Futures values diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, especially from groups with a protected characteristic such as black and minoritised women, who are currently under-represented in the service.
Our premises in Bodmin are fully wheelchair accessible.
37.5 hrs a week – Generally worked Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm with occasional evening and weekend work as required
SALARY: £27,003 - £28,150 per annum
BASE: Hybrid Remote working in Cornwall
CLOSING DATE: Monday 24th August at 09:00 a.m.
GENERAL
The Bridge Project South West delivers the Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Service across Devon and Cornwall for all adults and children who have reported, or are considering reporting sexual assault, rape or sexual abuse. The Bridge Project is a service of TWCC Projects Ltd which is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Women’s Centre Cornwall. The Women’s Centre Cornwall are the lead provider and contract holder for the service which is delivered in partnership with Devon Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Services, Intercom Trust, Konnect Communities, The Children’s Society, The Olive Project and West Cornwall Women’s Aid.
The Women’s Centre Cornwall has over 30 years of experience of working with female survivors of sexual and domestic violence. In addition, we provide community-based activities across Cornwall and support support women with experience of the criminal justice system across Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and HMP Eastwood Park.
As Lead Partner for key services including the Oak Sexual Violence Service, Cornwall Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA)service and Devon and Cornwall Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA)service, we work with a number of trusted partners to ensure that people of all genders, ages and backgrounds can access appropriate, high-quality support.
PURPOSE
To provide specialist advocacy and support to survivors who have experienced rape, sexual violence, or sexual abuse, ensuring an inclusive and trauma-informed approach. In addition to providing direct support, the Senior Practitioner will play a pivotal role in enhancing the knowledge and capabilities of the ISVA service by leading on training and development initiatives within their specialist area of working with men and boys. This position requires a strong understanding of emerging best practices, relevant research, and the ability to foster a culture of reflective practice and supervision. The role also involves actively engaging with other services to strengthen referral pathways and ensure a coordinated, multi-agency response to supporting men and young male survivors.
Please note this job description outlines the key responsibilities and expectations for the ISVA Senior Practitioner role. It is not exhaustive, and a flexible approach will be needed to provide a responsive, survivor-led service. For a detailed description of the role and a person specification, please click on the links below.
The Bridge Project values diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, especially from groups with a protected characteristic such as black and minoritised women, who are currently under-represented at the Bridge Project
Our premises in Bodmin are fully wheelchair accessible.
To apply, please download and complete the application form below. Please return completed forms to recruitment@bridgeprojectsw.org.uk
Closing Date - Monday 24th August at 09:00 a.m.
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