Job Summary

The post-holder will be one of two senior workers who will be responsible for line-managing staff and delivering specialist counselling support and advocacy services to survivors of sexual violence in the Forth Valley area.

The post-holder will carry a counselling support caseload and will be required to work across the different functions of the service including initial assessment, short- and long-term support, group support and phone/video support. The post-holder will take an approach informed by an understanding of trauma, including complex trauma.

The post-holder will also work alongside FVRCC management team to contribute to the operational and strategic leadership of the organisation. As one of the lead counselling practitioners in the team the post-holder must be qualified to diploma level or above or be studying towards their diploma or can commit to starting it once in post – remuneration will be adjusted accordingly.

We are leading the way for change!

At Forth Valley Rape Crisis Centre we create healing and empowering environments that make the prevention of and recovery from sexual violence possible.

We need new trustees to support and guide us; inspirational women and critical friends who share and can promote our values: Survivor Centred, Kindness, Innovation, Diversity and Representation, and Transparency.

We are looking for women from all walks of life, whether you are an experienced trustee or looking to take your first steps onto a board, we want to hear from you. Our trustees will have skills, experience or passion for one or more of the following areas:

• accountancy
• lobbying skills
• fundraising
• business development
• ensuring services are accessible and inclusive
• ability to build effective and collaborative working relationships.
• commitment to feminism and feminist governance.
• commitment to eradicating the issues around sexual violence.
• commitment to incorporating survivors’ voices and lived experience to shape services that truly meet the needs of survivors

Forth Valley Rape Crisis Centre (FVRCC) is based in Stirling. We offer free support to anyone over 13 who has been affected by any form of sexual violence, and we work across the whole Forth Valley area of Clackmannanshire, Falkirk, and Stirlingshire. This post will be responsible for supporting the work of the Centre by ensuring efficient and effective financial management and compliance with our financial policies and processes, and ensuring information is accurate and up to date in our financial management systems.

As our part-time (17.5 hours per week) Finance Manager, you will be a vital member of the centre’s senior management team with a focus on ensuring sound financial management of the organisation. You will produce and maintain accurate, timely financial records for Forth Valley Rape Crisis Centre (FVRCC), support and advise senior management in making effective financial control decisions and in submitting timely finance reports to funders. The role also involves supporting the Centre to develop efficient and effective financial processes, ensuring compliance with this as well as building capacity and contingency for financial administration and management within the existing staff team.

As our part-time (30 hours per week) Centre Coordinator, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the Centre runs effectively and efficiently so other team members can focus on their core responsibilities. The role also involves covering for other administrative staff during holidays.

Main Duties include

• Maintenance and general tidiness of the Centre to ensure a welcoming environment for all service users.
• Welcoming survivors and other visitors to the Centre.
• Answering phones, dealing with general enquiries and taking messages.
• Monitoring and redirecting incoming mail to the Centre including admin emails.
• Maintaining the Centre’s social media accounts
• Maintaining all supplies in the Centre and reordering when necessary.
• Ensure Health and Safety policy is properly adhered to in the Centre, testing alarms etc.
• Maintaining staff records including sickness/holidays, PVG administration etc.
• Responding to staff queries in respect of office resources, IT etc.
• Supporting the Head of Service to identify and manage any issues in the Centre.
• Liaison with our external maintenance providers to arrange cleaning, gardening and maintenance of the Centre as and when required.
• Maintenance and control of the petty cash float and records including monthly reconciliation.
• To provide holiday cover to the Admin & Finance assistant role.
• To support the Senior Management Team and all other team members with administrative, HR and other duties as required, including minute taking at team meetings, quarterly board meetings.
• Any other reasonable duties as required to maintain the smooth running of the Centre.

The post-holder will be responsible for delivering counselling sessions to survivors of sexual violence of all genders aged 13+. The post-holder will take an approach informed by an understanding of trauma, including complex trauma and be able to clearly articulate a feminist analysis of gender inequality and sexual violence. They will also have a clear understanding of the gendered dynamics and broad ranging of impacts of sexual violence, including rape, sexual assault, child sexual abuse and commercial sexual exploitation.

If you have a strong empathy with this area of work; if you value integrity, compassion, resilience and teamwork; if you want to work in an inclusive and nurturing environment; if you have a feminist understanding of sexual violence and knowledge of the causes and impact then this could be the next career challenge for you.

Following confirmation of increased funding Forth Valley Rape Crisis Centre is pleased to be expanding across all its services and as such is recruiting senior posts to assist in managing the staff teams and in delivering a high quality, welcoming and accessible service to survivors of sexual violence, aged 13 and over, across the Forth Valley area.

This post represents an exciting opportunity to take a lead on our young persons’ specific therapeutic support service and our prevention service and manage a small team of dedicated staff. As a lead practitioner this post will also be expected to carry a manageable caseload.

The successful candidate will be experienced in both counselling and people management, have a clear intersectional feminist analysis of gender-based violence and will be dedicated to putting survivors, especially young people, at the heart of all they do. Whilst this post undoubtedly requires kindness and compassion, it also requires attention to detail, commitment to quality, professionalism and demonstrable levels of personal resilience.

This is a key role within Forth Valley Rape Crisis providing specific prevention and education services for the benefit of children, young people and learners participating in further and higher education. This role will involve delivering our Sexual Violence Prevention Programme which is available to all secondary schools and youth organisations across Forth Valley. This nationally developed programme aims to equip young people with a better understanding of sexual violence in order to negotiate healthy and respectful relationships. The programme offers a wide range of workshops which can be adapted to all year groups from S1 to S6, exploring topics such as gender, consent, sexual violence, sexualisation and social media among others.

The post holder will have a passion for working with young people, be organised, motivated and resilient. The role requires a strong commitment to anti-discriminatory and equalities work and must demonstrate experience and confidence in developing and delivering engaging sessions with young people.

If you have a strong empathy with this area of work; if you value integrity, compassion and teamwork; if you want to work in an inclusive and nurturing environment; if you have a feminist understanding of sexual violence and knowledge of the causes and impact then this could be the next career challenge for you.

Following confirmation of increased funding Forth Valley Rape Crisis Centre is pleased to be expanding its advocacy services and as such is recruiting an additional advocacy worker to support survivors of sexual violence, aged 13 and over, across the Forth Valley area through the criminal justice process.

This post will require a good understanding of the criminal justice system and a passion to support and empower survivors throughout the criminal justice process, and to be there for them whatever the outcome. The successful applicant will be passionate, knowledgeable, diligent and highly resilient with the ability to manage their own workload and to work with all different types of people including varying levels of vulnerability.

Full training will be provided but a good understanding of the justice system, a clear intersectional feminist understanding of gender based violence, and some experience of support or advocacy type work would be highly advantageous. The ability to work collaboratively with other agencies and services to centre a survivor’s needs will be essential.

"It's a great service. The support, the advocacy, you've been keeping me alive. I'm truly grateful. The staff are all well-chosen and well trained - it shines through. You just have good attitudes and you get it right." Client Feedback

Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of people who have survived rape and sexual assault? We have two criminal justice advocacy workers posts available.

You will have effective and comprehensive communication skills, with experience of working with people of all genders. You will be able to work as part of a team but with a high level of autonomy.

If you have a strong empathy with this area of work; if you value integrity, compassion and teamwork; if you want to work in an inclusive and nurturing environment; if you have a feminist understanding of sexual violence and knowledge of the cause and impact then this could be the next career move for you.

About FEM project

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 to pilot an innovative, cross-region approach to increasing accessibility and inclusivity of rape crisis support for 75 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.

Job Summary

The post-holder will be responsible for developing and delivering specialist therapeutic support and advocacy for survivors of sexual violence with learning needs and disabilities in Forth Valley. The post-holder will take a survivor-centred approach, informed by an understanding of trauma, including complex trauma, and an intersectional feminist ethos. The post-holder will be required to deliver both short-term and longer-term support, alongside initial assessment appointments and text/email support. A key aspect of the role will also include service development and joint working with statutory, third sector and community organisations in Forth Valley, which provide services to people with learning disabilities, including the development of referral pathways.

This is a very exciting new project, which affords the postholder the opportunity to develop new and existing services with the potential to significantly influence how support services are delivered in future, possibly at national scale and beyond.

Forth Valley Rape Crisis Centre (FVRCC) is based in Stirling. We offer free support to anyone over 13 who has been affected by any form of sexual violence, and we work across the whole Forth Valley area of Clackmannanshire, Falkirk, and Stirlingshire. This post will be responsible for supporting the work of the Centre by ensuring efficient and effective financial management and compliance with our financial policies and processes, and ensuring information is accurate and up to date in our financial management systems.

As our part-time (14 hours per week) Finance Officer, your primary responsibility will be to produce and maintain accurate financial records for Forth Valley Rape Crisis Centre (FVRCC) and ensure information on our financial management system is accurate and up to date, to allow senior management to make effective financial control decisions and submit timely finance reports to funders. The role also involves supporting the Centre to develop efficient and effective financial processes and ensuring compliance with this.

Forth Valley Rape Crisis Centre is based in Stirling. We offer free support anyone over 13 who has been affected by any form of sexual violence. We work across the whole Forth Valley area of Clackmannanshire, Falkirk and Stirlingshire. This particular post will be responsible for the management and development of our young persons support service (supporting survivors agreed 13-25). This is a hugely rewarding and varied role, and you will be joining a close-knit team who are passionate about providing the best possible support to survivors of sexual violence.

The post-holder will be responsible for managing our Young Persons Support Service. This will involve line-managing staff and delivering specialist counselling support and advocacy services to survivors (aged 13-25) of sexual violence in the Forth Valley area.

The post-holder will also carry a counselling support caseload and will be required to work across the different functions of the service including initial assessment, short and long term support, group support and phone/video support. The post-holder will take an approach informed by an understanding of trauma, including complex trauma. The post-holder will also work alongside FVRCC management team to contribute to the operational and strategic leadership of the organisation.

Help us Empower Survivors of Sexual Violence

Role:We are recruiting a Treasurer to join our Board.

Background:Forth Valley Rape Crisis Centre (FVRCC) provides specialist support for anyone, age 13+, affected by sexual violence in the Forth Valley area.

Vision and services:As a feminist organisation our ultimate vision is a world where everyone is safe from sexual violence. Our overarching vision and values guide us to ensures that safety and wellbeing is always at the core of our activities which include one to one support by phone, on-line or in person; group support and social activities; criminal justice advocacy; and prevention and raising awareness.

What we are looking for: Whether you are an experienced Treasurer or looking to take up the position for the first time, we want to hear from you. You do not have to be a qualified accountant for the role, but an ability to read and understand financial statements and knowledge of financial risks and processes is important. The key skills required for the role are:

• An understanding of good governance and financial management systems and processes.
• An understanding of financial risk, particularly the challenges faced by third sector organisation.
• An ability to read and interpret financial data, including annual accounts, management accounts, budget data, and financial reporting.
• An ability to explain financial data, risks, and matters to the wider Board in an accessible way.
• An ability to build effective and collaborative working relationships.
• A commitment to feminism and feminist governance.
• A commitment to eradicating the issues around sexual violence.

Roles and responsibilities:

Our Treasurer will lead on the following areas for the Board of Trustees.

Financial oversight:

• Monitor the financial health and administration of FVRCC in close collaboration with the CEO and staff team.
• ensure appropriate financial systems and processes and in place, that proper accounting records are kept, and that financial resources are properly invested and economically spent.
• Advise on the financial implications of the FVRCC’s strategic plan and significant operational decisions.
• With the support of the wider finance, audit, and risk sub-committee and Board, oversee FVRCC’s risk management processes.

Budgets and banking:

• The annual budget is prepared by the CEO, but the Treasurer should support the process, providing insight and challenge and making a recommendation to the Board on the approval of the annual budget.
• Acting as a counter signatory on cheques and applications to funders as required.

Governance and reporting:

• Attend and contribute to quarterly Board meetings.
• Chair quarterly meetings of the finance, audit, and risk sub-committee.
• Overseeing and presenting budgets, internal management accounts, annual financial statements, and financial risks to the Board of trustees

Audit oversight:

• Work collaboratively with the CEO and external auditor to ensure the annual independent examination is completed on time and in line with requirements.

Key relationships:

• Support the Centre CEO in their engagement with and management of the bookkeeper.
• Work collaboratively with the CEO and external auditor to ensure the annual independent examination of accounts is delivered.

We want our Board to reflect the community we support. To enhance the diversity of our Board we would particularly like to hear from ethnic minorities, disabled people and marginalised groups.

How we will support you:

• A robust induction an on-boarding process. A handover and ongoing support will be provided by the previous Treasurer and Chair, and the finance, audit, and risk sub-committee.
• On-going training opportunities.
• Networking and development days with other Board Members in the Rape Crisis network to develop Governance practice.
• Mentoring for anyone undertaking their first treasurer post.

Time commitment:

Board meetings are held quarterly in the evenings (2.5hrs). Sub committees meet between Board meetings as needed, usually quarterly (approx. 2hrs). Additional time commitments include training and development days once or twice a year and responding to urgent issues as needed.

Help us Empower Survivors of Sexual Violence

Role: We are recruiting for Board Trustees.

Background:Forth Valley Rape Crisis Centre (FVRCC) provides specialist support for anyone, age 13+, affected by sexual violence in the Forth Valley area.

Vision and services:As a feminist organisation our ultimate vision is a world where everyone is safe from sexual violence. Our overarching vision and values guide us to ensures that safety and wellbeing is always at the core of our activities which include one to one support by phone, on-line or in person; group support and social activities; criminal justice advocacy; and prevention and raising awareness.

What we are looking for:Whether you are an experienced Trustee or looking to take your first steps onto a board, we want to hear from you. Our Trustees will have skills, experience or passion for one or more of the following areas:

• accountancy
• lobbying skills
• fundraising
• business development
• ensuring services are accessible & inclusive
• ability to build effective and collaborative working relationships.
• commitment to feminism and feminist governance.
• commitment to eradicating the issues around sexual violence.

Roles and responsibilities:

As a trustee you will:

• Contribute to the development of a vital, survivor centered organisation
• Ensure survivors in Forth Valley get access to services they need and deserve
• Receive induction training as well as ongoing training opportunities
• Participate in networking and development days with other board members in the Rape Crisis Network
• Work alongside people with similar values and ethos

We want our Board to reflect the community we support. To enhance the diversity of our Board we would particularly like to hear from ethnic minorities, disabled people and marginalised groups.

How we will support you:

• A robust induction an on-boarding process.
• On-going training opportunities.
• Networking and development days with other Board Members in the Rape Crisis network to develop Governance practice.
• Mentoring for anyone undertaking their first trustee post.
• Ensure you receive out of pocket expenses

Time commitment:

Board meetings are held quarterly in the evenings (2.5hrs). Sub committees meet between Board meetings as needed, usually quarterly (approx. 2hrs). Additional time commitments include training and development days once or twice a year and responding to urgent issues as needed.

"It's a great service. The support, the advocacy, you've been keeping me alive. I'm truly grateful. The staff are all well-chosen and well trained - it shines through. You just have good attitudes and you get it right." Client Feedback

Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of people who have survived rape and sexual assault? We have a vacancy a to cover the maternity leave of an advocacy worker for 28 hours a week.

You will have effective and comprehensive communication skills, with experience of working with people of all genders. You will be able to work as part of a team but with a high level of autonomy.

If you have a strong empathy with this area of work; if you value integrity, compassion and teamwork; if you want to work in an inclusive and nurturing environment; if you have a feminist understanding of sexual violence and knowledge of the cause and impact then this could be the next career move for you.