We're hiring a dedicated Justice Advocacy Support Worker

We are looking for a Justice Advocacy Support Worker to join our growing team.

Our Justice Advocacy Service provides support throughout the criminal justice process. We can support survivors with their decision to report the incident to the Police or not. If they decide to report to the Police, we can go with survivors while they provide their statement and if they would prefer, we can get updates on the investigation from the Police on survivor’s behalf.

The STAR Centre: Ayrshire’s Rape Crisis Centre, was established over 30 years ago and works across Ayrshire. The support worker post is an exciting addition to the team, allowing us to work with young people and adults who have experienced any type of sexual violence.

What we are looking for. You will already have or be working towards:

• Ability to deliver direct one to one support to children aged 13-17 who have experienced trauma, and ideally experience of working with survivors of rape, historic childhood sexual abuse and sexual assault.
• Ability to deliver direct support to adults (of all genders) who have experienced trauma.
• Ability to design and deliver group support sessions for survivors of trauma.
• An understanding of the impacts of sexual violence on individuals and their families
• Outstanding listening skills.
• A flexible and adaptable approach, coupled with the ability to manage own diary, prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
• Commitment to own continuing professional development.

Don't meet all the requirements?

Studies show that women and Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every criterion. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role. We welcome applications from all minority groups. Only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act (2010). A PVG Check will be undertaken as part of the selection process.

Why should you want to work with us?

• We are committed to supporting staff development through training and coaching opportunities.
• We are an ambitious, supportive team of women passionate about working to end sexual violence whilst supporting those affected.
• Flexible/Hybrid working arrangements.

The Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre Perth & Kinross are looking for a Justice Advocacy Worker to join our Support Services team. Part of the Rape Crisis National Advocacy Project, this role will provide specialist support and advocacy for survivors age 16+ who are considering reporting to police, or who are already engaged in the criminal justice system following a sexual crime. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and will work with a range of stakeholders. Experience of providing support and/or advocacy to individuals affected by trauma is essential, alongside a commitment to working within a gendered analysis of Violence Against Women.

RASAC P&K welcome applications from black and minority ethnic women, LGBT women and women with disabilities. We require female applicants only and are exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Successful applicants subject to PVG.

We are looking to recruit a MARAC Admin worker (21 hours) to provide a comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to ensure the effective running of the team.

MARAC (Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference) is a regular meeting to discuss how to help victims at high risk of murder or serious harm. The meeting is attended by domestic abuse specialists who discuss the victim, the family, the perpetrator and share information.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in the use of Microsoft IT packages, have excellent organisational skills and the ability to work on their own as well as part of a team. The ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality is essential.

The salary is £23,740 per annum FTE. This is a part time post (21 hours per week) and is based at our East Kilbride office.

All candidates must demonstrate knowledge/experience of the causes and issues relating to domestic abuse and the ability to advocate Women’s Aid South Lanarkshire and East Renfrewshire’s feminist philosophy and mission which underpins all our work.

What is on offer for the Marac Admin worker?

• Training and development

• 37 days annual leave per annum (pro rata) – includes 12 public holidays (pro rata)

• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme

• Discounted high street shopping vouchers

• 10% pension contribution

• Mileage

Please refer to the job description and person specification for full information on the requirements of the post holder.

We can only accept applications from women under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 as based within Women’s Aid South Lanarkshire & East Renfrewshire.

The successful candidate will be subject to PVG and reference checks.