Established in 1978, Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre (ERCC) provides a support, information and advocacy service for women, non-binary people, members of the trans community and young people aged 12 and over in Edinburgh, East and Midlothian who have experienced recent and/or historic sexual violence, including rape, sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse and commercial sexual exploitation. We also work in schools and with young people across Edinburgh and the Lothians, and strategically with multi-agency partners, towards preventing sexual violence.

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Therapeutic Support Worker to help deliver our specialist support services for young people who have experienced sexual violence at any point in their lives.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and especially welcome applications from women of colour.

Established in 1978, Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre (ERCC) provides a support, information and advocacy service for women, non-binary people, members of the trans community and young people aged 12 and over in Edinburgh, East and Midlothian who have experienced recent and/or historic sexual violence, including rape, sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse and commercial sexual exploitation. We also work in schools and with young people across Edinburgh and the Lothians, and strategically with multi-agency partners, towards preventing sexual violence.

We are recruiting for the following post:

Senior Therapeutic Support Worker – Young People’s Service (28 hours)

The post-holder will be responsible for line-managing and supervising staff and volunteers delivering ERCC’s Young People’s Service, the STAR project, which provide specialist counselling and support services, art psychotherapy, and advocacy as required, to young women, young men, non-binary young people and trans young people aged 12-18 who have experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives, including, rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse, sexual bullying and harassment, stalking, commercial sexual exploitation and organised abuse.

Established in 1978, Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre (ERCC) provides a support, information and advocacy service for women, non-binary people, members of the trans community and young people aged 12 and over in Edinburgh, East and Midlothian who have experienced recent and/or historic sexual violence, including rape, sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse and commercial sexual exploitation. We also work in schools and with young people across Edinburgh and the Lothians, and strategically with multi-agency partners, towards preventing sexual violence.

The post-holder will be responsible for line-managing and supervising staff and volunteers delivering ERCC’s Young People’s Service, the STAR project, which provide specialist counselling and support services, art psychotherapy, and advocacy as required, to young women, young men, non-binary young people and trans young people aged 12-18 who have experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives, including, rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse, sexual bullying and harassment, stalking, commercial sexual exploitation and organised abuse.

Established in 1978, Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre (ERCC) provides a support, information and advocacy service for women, non-binary people, members of the trans community and young people aged 12 and over in Edinburgh, East and Midlothian who have experienced recent and/or historic sexual violence, including rape, sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse and commercial sexual exploitation. We also work in schools and with young people across Edinburgh and the Lothians, and strategically with multi-agency partners, towards preventing sexual violence.

We are seeking a suitably experienced Administration Worker to support the smooth running of ERCC’s operations and core administrative, office and business systems.

Established in 1978, Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre (ERCC) provides a support, information and advocacy service for women, non-binary people, members of the trans community and young people aged 12 and over in Edinburgh, East and Midlothian who have experienced recent and/or historic sexual violence, including rape, sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse and commercial sexual exploitation. We also work in schools and with young people across Edinburgh and the Lothians, and strategically with multi-agency partners, towards preventing sexual violence.

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Senior Counselling Support Worker to help deliver our specialist support services for women, non-binary people and members of the trans community who have experienced sexual violence at any point in their lives.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and especially welcome applications from women of colour.

Established in 1978, Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre (ERCC) provides a support, information and advocacy service for women, non-binary people, members of the trans community and young people aged 12 and over in Edinburgh, East and Midlothian who have experienced recent and/or historic sexual violence, including rape, sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse and commercial sexual exploitation. We also work in schools and with young people across Edinburgh and the Lothians, and strategically with multi-agency partners, towards preventing sexual violence.

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Counselling Support Worker to help deliver our specialist support services for women, non-binary people and members of the trans community who have experienced sexual violence.

Established in 1978, Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre (ERCC) provides a support, information and advocacy service for women, non-binary people, members of the trans community and young people aged 12 and over in Edinburgh, East and Midlothian who have experienced recent and/or historic sexual violence, including rape, sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse and commercial sexual exploitation. We also work in schools and with young people across Edinburgh and the Lothians, and strategically with multi-agency partners, towards preventing sexual violence.

The FEM project is a partnership project with Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre, Forth Valley Rape Crisis Centre and Moray Rape Crisis Centre. The project is funded by the Tampon Tax fund to pilot an innovative, cross-region approach to increasing accessibility and inclusivity of rape crisis support for women survivors of sexual violence with learning difficulties and/or from BME communities across 7 local authority areas ranging from Central to North East Scotland

We are looking for skilled and experienced therapeutic support worker to provide specialist, trauma-informed therapeutic support to survivors with learning disabilities who have experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives. The post-holder will take an approach informed by an understanding of trauma (including complex trauma).

The post-holder will be responsible for delivering ERCC’s specialist therapeutic support and advocacy to Mandarin speaking women and all members of the trans community aged 16 and over in Edinburgh, Forth Valley ( including survivors living in Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire) and Moray who have experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives, including, rape, sexual assault, child sexual abuse or commercial sexual exploitation. The post-holder will take an approach informed by an understanding of trauma, including complex trauma. The post-holder will be required to work across the different functions of the service including initial assessment, short and long term support and text/email support. The post-holder will be based in Edinburgh but must be able to travel weekly to Forth Valley Rape Crisis centre and occasionally to Moray Rape Crisis Centre. All travel expenses will be reimbursed.

The post holder will be supported by ERCC’s SIA project which is a dedicated outreach support service for BME women, non-binary and trans survivors of sexual violence and FEM project partners. The role will also include service development and joint working with statutory, third sector and community organisations.

This post is funded by the Tampon Tax Fund until 31st March 2023

The post-holder will be responsible for line-managing and supervising staff and volunteers delivering ERCC’s Young People’s Services, the STAR project and Student Support Project, which provide specialist counselling and support services, art psychotherapy, and advocacy as required, to young women, young men, non-binary young people and trans young people aged 12-18 who have experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives, including, rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse, sexual bullying and harassment, stalking, commercial sexual exploitation and organised abuse.

The post-holder will be responsible for line-managing and supervising staff and volunteers delivering specialist counselling support and advocacy services in Edinburgh, East and Midlothian to women, non-binary people and all members of the transgender community who have experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives, including, rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse, sexual bullying and harassment, stalking, commercial sexual exploitation and organised abuse.

The post-holder will be responsible for delivering ERCC’s specialist therapeutic support and advocacy to Arabic speaking women and all members of the trans community aged 16 and over in Edinburgh, Forth Valley ( including survivors living in Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire) and Moray who have experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives, including, rape, sexual assault, child sexual abuse or commercial sexual exploitation. The post-holder will take an approach informed by an understanding of trauma, including complex trauma. The post-holder will be required to work across the different functions of the service including initial assessment, short and long term support and text/email support. The post-holder will be based in Edinburgh but must be able to travel weekly to Forth Valley Rape Crisis centre and occasionally to Moray Rape Crisis Centre. All travel expenses will be reimbursed.

The post holder will be supported by ERCC’s SIA project which is a dedicated outreach support service for BME women, non-binary and trans survivors of sexual violence and FEM project partners. The role will also include service development and joint working with statutory, third sector and community organisations.

This post is funded by the Tampon Tax Fund until 31st March 2023

The post-holder will be responsible for delivering ERCC’s specialist therapeutic support and advocacy to Polish speaking women and all members of the trans community aged 16 and over in Edinburgh, Forth Valley ( including survivors living in Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire) and Moray who have experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives, including, rape, sexual assault, child sexual abuse or commercial sexual exploitation. The post-holder will take an approach informed by an understanding of trauma, including complex trauma. The post-holder will be required to work across the different functions of the service including initial assessment, short and long term support and text/email support. The post-holder will be based in Edinburgh but must be able to travel weekly to Forth Valley Rape Crisis centre and occasionally to Moray Rape Crisis Centre. All travel expenses will be reimbursed.

The post holder will be supported by ERCC’s SIA project which is a dedicated outreach support service for BME women, non-binary and trans survivors of sexual violence and FEM project partners. The role will also include service development and joint working with statutory, third sector and community organisations.

This post is funded by the Tampon Tax Fund until 31st March 2023

Established in 1978, Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre (ERCC) provides a specialist support, information and advocacy service for women, non-binary people, members of the trans community and young people aged 12 and over in Edinburgh, East and Midlothian who have experienced recent or historic sexual violence, including rape, sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse and commercial sexual exploitation. We also work in schools and with young people across Edinburgh and the Lothians, and strategically with multi-agency partners, towards preventing sexual violence.

We are looking for a Convener to lead ERCC’s Board of Directors to work alongside the Chief Executive Officer to deliver the organisation’s strategic plan and objectives.

You will bring excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and have experience of leadership, strategic planning, people management, fundraising and charity finance management, and successful multi-agency partnership work.

You will have a clear understanding of and commitment to trauma-informed, feminist leadership, incorporating principles of anti-racism, trans inclusion, equality and anti-discriminatory practice.

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.

As COO of Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre you are accountable to the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors. This role will be the deputy to the CEO and will contribute to the overall strategic management, leadership and development of the organisation and the implementation of the organisation’s strategy.

The role requires an experienced and effective feminist leader, with the ability to lead across both the strategic and operational work of ERCC.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and especially welcome applications from women of colour, trans women and disabled women.

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

Successful applicants will be subject to relevant PVG and disclosure checks.

Established in 1978, Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre (ERCC) provides a support, information and advocacy service for women, non-binary people, members of the trans community and young people aged 12 and over in Edinburgh, East and Midlothian who have experienced recent and/or historic sexual violence, including rape, sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse and commercial sexual exploitation. We also work in schools and with young people across Edinburgh and the Lothians, and strategically with multi-agency partners, towards preventing sexual violence. Further information available from our website: ercc.scot

Established in 1978, Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre (ERCC) provides a support, information and advocacy service for women, non-binary people, members of the trans community and young people aged 12 and over in Edinburgh, East and Midlothian who have experienced recent and/or historic sexual violence, including rape, sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse and commercial sexual exploitation. We also work in schools and with young people across Edinburgh and the Lothians, and strategically with multi-agency partners, towards preventing sexual violence.

We are looking for a dynamic and engaging Sexual Violence Prevention Worker to deliver workshops, training sessions and other interventions to young people in West Lothian. Using the Rape Crisis Scotland sexual violence prevention pack that covers all aspects of healthy sexual relationships, the worker will support and empower young people to take a lead in tackling issues related to sexual violence.

Established in 1978, Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre (ERCC) provides a support, information and advocacy service for women, non-binary people, members of the trans community and young people aged 12 and over in Edinburgh, East and Midlothian who have experienced recent and/or historic sexual violence, including rape, sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse and commercial sexual exploitation. We also work in schools and with young people across Edinburgh and the Lothians, and strategically with multi-agency partners, towards preventing sexual violence.

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Senior Counselling Support Worker to help deliver our specialist support services for women, non-binary people and members of the trans community who have experienced sexual violence at any point in their lives.

Established in 1978, Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre (ERCC) provides a support, information and advocacy service for women, non-binary people, members of the trans community and young people aged 12 and over in Edinburgh, East and Midlothian who have experienced recent and/or historic sexual violence, including rape, sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse and commercial sexual exploitation. We also work in schools and with young people across Edinburgh and the Lothians, and strategically with multi-agency partners, towards preventing sexual violence.

We are looking for two skilled and experienced counselling support workers to provide specialist, trauma-informed counselling support to survivors who have experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives. The post-holder will take an approach informed by an understanding of trauma (including complex trauma), and will work on an outreach basis across various venues in East Lothian and Midlothian.

Established in 1978, Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre (ERCC) provides a support, information and advocacy service for women, non-binary people, members of the trans community and young people aged 12 and over in Edinburgh, East and Midlothian who have experienced recent and/or historic sexual violence, including rape, sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse and commercial sexual exploitation. We also work in schools and with young people across Edinburgh and the Lothians, and strategically with multi-agency partners, towards preventing sexual violence.

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Senior Counselling Support Worker to help deliver our specialist support services for women, non-binary people and members of the trans community who have experienced sexual violence at any point in their lives.

Established in 1978, Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre (ERCC) provides a support, information and advocacy service for women, non-binary people, members of the trans community and young people aged 12 and over in Edinburgh, East and Midlothian who have experienced recent and/or historic sexual violence, including rape, sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse and commercial sexual exploitation. We also work in schools and with young people across Edinburgh and the Lothians, and strategically with multi-agency partners, towards preventing sexual violence.

We are looking for a skilled and experienced advocacy and support worker to provide support and advocacy to survivors of sexual violence who have engaged or are considering engaging with the criminal justice system following their experience of a sexual crime.