Female* Safe Link ISVA Triage Worker

Would you like to work for an award winning service by providing specialist sexual violence support to victims and survivors from the Rural community who live across Avon and Somerset?

We have a rewarding and exciting opportunity 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 per week on a rota basis (8.30am – 4.30pm and 9.30am – 5.30pm). In return, you will receive a competitive salary of Point 12 £28,598 per annum and benefits.

In return for joining us, 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 Day
• Excellent development and training opportunities
• Employer pension contribution (minimum 5% of your gross salary)
• Mindful Employer Plus Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Health and wellbeing programme

SAFE Link was established in 2009 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 and survivors to cope and recover after their assault. We can also support those to report to the police if they wish.

Key duties and responsibilities of our Female* Safe Link ISVA Triage Worker:

The Female* ISVA Triage Worker will be responsible for managing referrals into the ISVA service by providing a high quality telephone triage and crisis response service. She will work closely with the Police, Lighthouse Safeguarding Unit, the SARC and other partner agencies to promote positive and proactive working relationships. She 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.

What we are looking for in our ideal 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.
• Experience of working in partnership with a wide range of statutory and voluntary agencies.
• A commitment to the victim’s code of practice.

How to apply:

Please download the application pack from our website and complete the application form. Please submit your application by 9am Wednesday 26th August 2026. Please do not send CVs. Interviews will be held week commencing 31st August 2026.