Would you like to make a difference? Ever wanted to use your talents and expertise to enhance and improve the lives of people who have experienced sexual violence? We wish to continue to build a strong and competent group of Trustees with the passion to keep this essential specialist sexual violence service available in the Scottish Borders.

Join us if you want to be part of a worthwhile Board.

We are the only dedicated, specialist service in the Scottish Borders providing support to survivors who have experienced any form of sexual violence. Our services offer experienced and beneficial support services to self-identifying women aged 18+ and to young people of any gender/gender identity aged between 12 and 18.

What you bring: commitment, experience, passion, drive and enthusiasm.

The role: support the organisation to meet its legal, financial and ethical obligations whilst providing an outstanding service to the people of the Scottish Borders.

The Board currently meets eight times per year, this includes four development meetings.

You should be able to commit to attending meetings and responding to communication as required.

We particularly welcome applicants who can demonstrate experience in one or more of the following areas;

· Marketing, Communications & Social Media

· Finance/Accounting

· HR or legal knowledge

· Events/fundraising

· Community engagement

· Experience of having worked in the voluntary sector

Only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010

Reporting to the CEO, the Service Coordinator is required to ensure that SBRCC meets its objectives through the provision of a professional and consistent service to self-identifying female survivors aged 18+ and to young people of any gender/gender identity between the age 12-18 accessing our services. The Service Coordinator is responsible for managing centre based and outreach services for survivors of sexual violence provided by SBRCC. Responsibilities of the post include management of: day-to-day operations; staff and volunteers, including support and supervision; developing and sustaining external relationships with partners; monitoring and reporting on service delivery; and active participation in the leadership of SBRCC.

A full recruitment pack is attached below.

The overall aim of this post is to provide support and advocacy to survivors who are engaged, or considering engaging, with the criminal justice system following an experience of sexual violence.

A full recruitment pack is available below.

Scottish Borders Rape Crisis Centre (SBRCC) provides a safe, non-threatening environment where survivors can talk freely and in confidence. We support all self-identifying females aged 18+ and all young people of any gender/gender identity aged between 12 and 18, who have experienced rape or any form of sexual violence, either recently or in the past. We work in partnership with others towards the elimination of violence against women.

We are an all-women organisation, believing that this allows us to offer the most appropriate and secure support to women and young people affected by rape and other forms of sexual violence. While we acknowledge that men experience rape and sexual violence, we also know that most incidents are committed against women by men, and it is to women that our efforts are primarily directed. Rape and sexual violence are crimes of violence against women and girls which reflect inequality in our society: redressing this inequality defines our work with women and girls who have experienced rape and other forms sexual violence.

Job Purpose

• To engage and provide emotional and practical centre and outreach support in various venues across the Scottish Borders, the Sunrise service provides support to self-identifying female survivors 18+ who have experienced sexual violence at any time in their lives.

• The focus of the support worker will be to provide support to survivors, to recognise, respect and address the needs of survivors who face particular barriers when seeking help to access our service and/or have complex needs.

Aims & objectives:

• To manage a caseload and provide direct and in-direct support, information and advocacy support to survivors.

• Providing individual needs-led information, support and advocacy (including sign-posting and referral to other services/agencies) for survivors who disclose their past or current experiences of sexual violence.

• Promote and involve survivors in the planning, delivery and evaluation of service provision.

In conjunction with the Management Team (Chief Executive Officer and Service Coordinator) ensure the smooth running of the office and organisational systems.

Key responsibilities

• Being the main point of contact for the office phone, mail and email accounts responding to enquiries and referrals from a range of stakeholders including survivors, their friends, families, services, institutions, and organisation.
• Dealing with press queries and passing these on to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
• Carrying out general administrative duties including dealing with incoming calls, the mail, information requests, office supplies and equipment, recruitment processing, equalities monitoring and any other requirements to ensure the smooth operation of the office and wider organisation.
• Evaluation and monitoring of our Oasis database, relating to data checks, closing case files and collating statistical information.
• Prepare quarterly evaluation reports from evaluation data received from survivors to be included in evaluation reports to our funders to evidence our progress towards meeting our outcomes. Including Equality & Diversity data collection.
• Reviewing, updating, and implementing effective filing and online systems to facilitate the effective data storage, retention and disposal across the organisation in line with GDPR best practice.
• Assist with processing requests relating to GDPR including but not limited to Subject Access Requests.
• Carry out tasks specific to Data Protection Act including but not limited to Data Protection Impact Assessments, responding to, and effectively recording data breaches.
• Carry out Health & Safety office inspections against the office risk assessment and reporting identified risks to the Service Coordinator and taking remedial action where required. Coordinating servicing and testing of the fire alarm, fire extinguishers, PAT testing and intruder alarm.
• In Cooperation with the CEO and Service Coordinator review, updating and implement process and procedures to ensure effective HR practice & systems to ensure best practice in recruitment and HR related policies.
• Respond to donations and the administration of gift aid.
• Dealing with and processing invoices and expenses and petty cash reconciliation.
• Assist with the upkeep of the office environment and maintenance of office equipment, facilities and stationery.
• To prepare and take minutes for Team and Board meetings, and other key meetings as required.
• Providing administrative support to the wider SBRCC team as capacity allows and under direction of the Service Coordinator.
• Other tasks as required by the post for the effective running of the office and the organisation
• Any other duties that are relevant to the post and agreed with the SBRCC Service Coordinator.

To find out more about the role, please download the Recruitment Pack below.

To engage and provide emotional and practical centre and outreach support in various venues across the Scottish Borders, the Sunrise service provides support to self-identifying female survivors 18+ who have experienced sexual violence at any time in their lives.

The focus of the support worker will be to provide support to survivors, to recognise, respect and address the needs of survivors who face particular barriers when seeking help to access our service and/or have complex needs.

To find out more about the role, please download the Recruitment Pack below.

Scottish Borders Rape Crisis Centre (SBRCC) provides a safe, non-threatening environment where survivors can talk freely and in confidence. We support all self-identifying females aged 18+ and all young people of any gender/gender identity aged between 12 and 18, who have experienced rape or any form of sexual violence, either recently or in the past. We work in partnership with others towards the elimination of violence against women.

We are an all-women organisation, believing that this allows us to offer the most appropriate and secure support to women and young people affected by rape and other forms of sexual violence. While we acknowledge that men experience rape and sexual violence, we also know that most incidents are committed against women by men, and it is to women that our efforts are primarily directed. Rape and sexual violence are crimes of violence against women and girls which reflect inequality in our society: redressing this inequality defines our work with women and girls who have experienced rape and other forms sexual violence.

Purpose of the post

The overall aim of this post is to provide support and advocacy to survivors who are engaged, or considering engaging, with the criminal justice system following an experience of sexual violence.

Only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Scottish Borders Rape Crisis Centre (SBRCC) provides a safe, non-threatening environment where survivors can talk freely and in confidence. We support all self-identifying females aged 18+ and all young people of any gender/gender identity aged between 12 and 18, who have experienced rape or any form of sexual violence, either recently or in the past. We work in partnership with others towards the elimination of violence against women.

We are an all-women organisation, believing that this allows us to offer the most appropriate and secure support to women and young people affected by rape and other forms of sexual violence. While we acknowledge that men experience rape and sexual violence, we also know that most incidents are committed against women by men, and it is to women that our efforts are primarily directed. Rape and sexual violence are crimes of violence against women and girls which reflect inequality in our society: redressing this inequality defines our work with women and girls who have experienced rape and other forms sexual violence.

Job Purpose

To promote the services of SBRCC, to develop partnership engagement work, increasing stakeholder engagement and building relationships with local and national organisations. Assist in SBRCC’s external communications including creating social media and website content and maintaining our website. This post will specifically focus and bring expertise and knowledge to further our intersectional approach. The role aims to increase our reach and engage survivors specifically within rural and remote communities, LGBTQI, BME, children & young people, disability, older women and survivors with learning difficulties.

Only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Scottish Borders Rape Crisis Centre (SBRCC) provides a safe, non-threatening environment where survivors can talk freely and in confidence. We support all self-identifying females aged 18+ and all young people of any gender/gender identity aged between 12 and 18, who have experienced rape or any form of sexual violence, either recently or in the past. We work in partnership with others towards the elimination of violence against women.

We are an all-women organisation, believing that this allows us to offer the most appropriate and secure support to women and young people affected by rape and other forms of sexual violence. While we acknowledge that men experience rape and sexual violence, we also know that most incidents are committed against women by men, and it is to women that our efforts are primarily directed. Rape and sexual violence are crimes of violence against women and girls which reflect inequality in our society: redressing this inequality defines our work with women and girls who have experienced rape and other forms sexual violence.

Job Purpose

• To engage and provide emotional and practical centre and outreach support in various venues across the Scottish Borders, the Sunrise service provides support to self-identifying female survivors 18+ who have experienced sexual violence at any time in their lives.

• The focus of the support worker will be to provide support to survivors, to recognise, respect and address the needs of survivors who face particular barriers when seeking help to access our service and/or have complex needs.

Only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Our vision at SBRCC is an end to violence, in all its forms, against women and girls. Access to early high-quality support when survivors need it can be life-changing. We believe that women’s rights should be protected and their voices heard.

This is reflected in everything we do at SBRCC. By working together with, and listening to, adult and young survivors, communities and by influencing public policy and opinion, we are helping to transform the lives of survivors of sexual violence recovering from the sexual trauma they have suffered.

Our Board is committed to our vision and values and members bring a wide range of skills, knowledge, expertise, objectivity, insight and strategic thought to the table. They involve themselves in our work and steer our organisation forward. We are looking for Trustees who can help us expand the range of skills around the table. We are particularly looking for expertise in the areas of marketing, communications, social media, finance/accounting, HR or legal knowledge, community and corporate fundraising, community engagement and experience of working in the voluntary sector.

We are also keen to hear from applicants with strong business links. We welcome applicants from women across Scotland. At the moment meetings are via Zoom, prior to the pandemic meetings were held in Galashiels however, ongoing virtual attendance is possible.

The positions are voluntary; however reasonable travel expenses are met. The Board currently meets four times a year, optional development meetings are also scheduled four times a year.

Only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Scottish Borders Rape Crisis Centre (SBRCC) provides a safe, non-threatening environment where survivors can talk freely and in confidence. We support all self-identifying females aged 18+ and all young people of any gender/gender identity aged between 12 and 18, who have experienced rape or any form of sexual violence, either recently or in the past. We work in partnership with others towards the elimination of violence against women.

We are an all-women organisation, believing that this allows us to offer the most appropriate and secure support to women and young people affected by rape and other forms of sexual violence. While we acknowledge that men experience rape and sexual violence, we also know that most incidents are committed against women by men, and it is to women that our efforts are primarily directed. Rape and sexual violence are crimes of violence against women and girls which reflect inequality in our society: redressing this inequality defines our work with women and girls who have experienced rape and other forms sexual violence.

Job Purpose

SBRCC recognises that currently survivors accessing our services are not representative of the diverse society in which we live, for the reason we are committed to increasing our engagement and participation within diverse intersectional communities. This post will specifically focus and bring expertise and knowledge to further our intersectional approach. The role aims to increase our reach and engage survivors specifically within rural and remote communities, LGBTQI, BME, children & young people, disability, older women and survivors with learning difficulties.

Only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Job Purpose

SBRCC recognises that currently survivors accessing our services are not representative of the diverse society in which we live, for the reason we are committed to increasing our engagement and participation within diverse intersectional communities. This post will specifically focus and bring expertise and knowledge to further our intersectional approach. The role aims to increase our reach and engage survivors specifically within rural and remote communities, LGBT+, BME, children & young people, disability, older women and survivors with learning difficulties.

Key Responsibilities

• Work to build relationships and connections to raise awareness and promotion of SBRCC’s services, with people within diverse intersectional communities.
• Work with organisations, services and groups to develop relationships and connections to develop tools, resources and pathways to encourage engagement.
• Increase support capacity focusing on inclusion, access and innovation to increase the reach of our service within diverse intersectional communities.
• To recognise, respect and address the needs of survivors who face particular barriers when seeking to access our SBRCC’s services.
• To provide emotional and practical centre and outreach support in various venues across the Scottish Borders. The Sunrise service provides support to self-identifying female survivors 18+ who have experienced sexual violence at any time in their lives.
• Manage a small caseload and provide direct and in-direct support, information and advocacy specifically supporting survivors from diverse communities and to those who have complex needs.
• Providing individual needs-led information, support and advocacy (including sign-posting and referral to other services/agencies) for survivors who disclose their past or current experiences of sexual violence.
• Promote and involve survivors in the planning, delivery and evaluation of service provision.

Scottish Borders Rape Crisis Centre (SBRCC) provides a safe, non-threatening environment where survivors can talk freely and in confidence. We support all self-identifying females aged 18+ and all young people of any gender/gender identity aged between 12 and 18, who have experienced rape or any form of sexual violence, either recently or in the past. We work in partnership with others towards the elimination of violence against women.

We are an all-women organisation, believing that this allows us to offer the most appropriate and secure support to women and young people affected by rape and other forms of sexual violence. While we acknowledge that men experience rape and sexual violence, we also know that most incidents are committed against women by men, and it is to women that our efforts are primarily directed. Rape and sexual violence are crimes of violence against women and girls which reflect inequality in our society: redressing this inequality defines our work with women and girls who have experienced rape and other forms sexual violence.

We aim:

• To enable survivors to take their own steps towards reclaiming control of their lives.
• To support them through information, listening, and acceptance as they make choices for themselves; and
• To embody the principles of equality and empowerment in all we do.

SBRCC recognises that currently survivors accessing our services are not representative of the diverse society in which we live, for the reason we are committed to increasing our engagement and participation within diverse intersectional communities. This post will specifically focus and bring expertise and knowledge to further our intersectional approach. The role aims to increase our reach and engage survivors specifically within rural and remote communities, LGBT+, BME, children & young people, disability, older women and survivors with learning difficulties.