Safe Harbour - Gender Based Violence Services

Through funding from the Big Lottery Fairer Life Chances Programme, we have established a Gender Based Violence (GBV) Hub (Safe Harbour) located in Leith, Edinburgh. Domestic abuse support is based on risk assessment and is often a crisis intervention but alongside this, Sacro will provide wraparound, holistic support via counselling, wellbeing activities and peer support. Safe Harbour will be a safe, non-judgemental and welcoming place to meet and engage with peers and professionals. Support offered will not be time limited focusing on the ethos of the right support at the right time.

Safe Harbour brings three of our specialist GBV services:

Lunar - supporting women and trans people selling or exchanging sex.

Aditi - supporting women of colour who have experienced domestic abuse, Honour-Based Violence and Female Genital Mutilation.

FearFree - supporting heterosexual men and those from the LGBT+ communities including trans people.

Safe Harbour is an inclusive service offering dedicated time and space to those accessing any of our Edinburgh GBV services including three women only days.

We are looking for a specialist transgender worker, ideally with lived experience who can provide support to transgender people affected by Gender Based Violence (GBV), supporting those accessing the Hub. We know how difficult the landscape has become for transgender people in recent months and believe strongly that a safe space with knowledgeable and friendly support is essential in addressing some of the harm caused by an increasingly hostile environment.

The successful candidate will have knowledge and understanding of the unique challenges faced by transgender people and be able to offer meaningful support to them. This service will be an in-person service, operating from Leith, and within the community where appropriate.

The post holder must have a gendered understanding of domestic abuse and trauma informed practice, be an effective communicator as well as highly organised with effective casework management skills. We are a values led organisation looking for candidates whose values align with ours.

This is a brand new role and offers the successful candidate an exciting opportunity to bring their knowledge and experience and contribute significantly to the development and shaping of the post.

Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) will be a requirement for this post.

Sacro values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applicants from the trans community and those with lived experience.

If you would like an informal chat about the requirements of the post, please contact Sue Waddington by email swaddington@sacro.org.uk and leave a telephone number where you can be contacted.

Help us to make a difference!

Sacro’s mission is to deliver life-changing services that empower people, give hope and protection, and help to build safe communities.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated individual to oversee the day-to-day operations of the service. Responsible to the Service Team Leader, you will have primary responsibility to carry a caseload of mediation cases involving disputes between neighbours. You will provide practical and emotional support to individuals suffering from hate incidents and anti-social behaviour. You will be a creative self-starter with excellent organisational and communication skills. The successful applicant will be flexible and imaginative in their approach and confident in their ability to help clients steer their way through difficult situations.

Previous mediation or similar experience would be highly desirable for this position.

A full, valid driving licence and access to a car satisfying appropriate insurance requirements is required for this post.

Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) is a requirement for this post.

For further information, please contact Sean Martin email address: smartin@sacro.org.uk or by telephone: 01592 593100.

Sacro values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

About Sacro:

Sacro is a Scottish community justice organisation with a powerful purpose: to help people move forward, rebuild lives and create safer communities. For 55 years, we have delivered innovative services across Community Justice, Community Safety and Public Protection, supporting people affected by harm, conflict and offending.

Joining Sacro means being part of work that offers hope, protection and real opportunities for positive change.

We’re proud to be recognised as:

• Investing in Volunteers accredited
• Investors in People Gold
• A Living Wage Employer
• A Disability Confident Committed employer

About the Role:

Walk alongside veterans as they build confidence, develop life skills and make positive changes in their lives.

Sacro has a newly funded opportunity within our Veterans’ Mentoring Service (VMS), working across West Central Scotland. VMS supports veterans who have served in the British Armed Forces and are involved in, or at risk of becoming involved in, Scotland’s justice system.

You will provide intensive mentoring and one-to-one support, walking alongside veterans during periods of significant challenge. You will help them recognise their strengths, develop life skills and build the confidence to make meaningful changes.

Your work will include supporting veterans to:

• Access education, employment and training opportunities.
• Sustain their tenancies and accommodation.
• Address challenges relating to alcohol and substance use.
• Address offending behaviour and understand its impact on their own lives, their families, friends and the wider community.

Required Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will bring excellent communication skills, a commitment to Sacro’s values and an understanding of military life. This work can be challenging, so a strong commitment to our values is crucial.

Essential requirements:

• Lived experience of military service or experience of military life.
• Experience of working with people involved in the justice system.
• Experience of collaborative working, advocacy and support.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A commitment to Sacro’s values.
• A valid driving licence and access to a car is essential for this post.

Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) will be a requirement for these posts.

Benefits

At Sacro, we know our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Flexible working options
• 8% employer pension contribution
• 31 days’ annual leave + bonus birthday off
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Enhanced company sick pay

Plus, a range of additional benefits, including death in service cover, cycle to work scheme, wellbeing support and everyday shopping discounts.