Do you have experience of supporting vulnerable women? Are you passionate with the energy and commitment to provide high quality support and advocacy for women who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse? Do you have knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse and a reflective, sensitive, non-judgemental approach? Can you work in a way that promotes safety and empowerment?

If so, we would like to hear from you.

This post requires a minimum SVQ Level III in Health and Social Care or equivalent.

Please note only female applicants need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 and Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 197.

Lanarkshire Rape Crisis Centre (LRCC), established in 2004, is an independent charity with the objective of relieving the distress and improving the welfare of women and girls who, at any time in their lives, have been subjected to any form of sexual violence. LRCC works collaboratively with 17 Rape Crisis Centres across Scotland who also adhere to National Service Standards.

The National Lottery Community Fund, Improving Lives- Young Persons Project 2025-2027:Lanarkshire Rape Crisis Centre (LRCC) has been awarded funding for a 3-year period for a Young Survivors Project. The funding will provide a dedicated Young Survivors Support Service and lead to the creation of a Young People Reference Group. The Support Service will offer a range of individual and peer support options to aid in the recovery from any form of sexual violence or abuse. The Reference Group will be a space for young people to come together in solidarity, have their voices championed and amplified and be a key part of the prevention landscape tackling gender-based violence. The funding means we are recruiting 2 new staff to lead on the development and delivery of the project and work collaboratively within our existing staff teams to deliver the project outcomes.

Purpose of Post:The overall aim of this post is to support young people to establish a reference group and other group activity to: amplify young survivors voices, offer peer support and connection, engage in consultations, lead on awareness raising campaigns and influence the work of LRCC and the Violence Against Women partner agencies in Lanarkshire. The post will also play a key role in the facilitation of programmes with young people around recovery from sexual violence, what healthy sexual relationships look like (using nationally approved prevention materials), and to support schools, colleges, universities and communities in implementing holistic and strategic approaches to addressing gender-based violence.

Please note only female applicants need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 and Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975.

Lanarkshire Rape Crisis Centre (LRCC); established in 2004, is an independent charity with the objective of relieving the distress and improving the welfare of women and girls who, at any time in their lives, have been subjected to any form of sexual violence. LRCC works collaboratively with 17 Rape Crisis Centres across Scotland who also adhere to National Service Standards.

The National Lottery Community Fund, Improving Lives- Young Persons Project 2025-2027: Lanarkshire Rape Crisis Centre (LRCC) has been awarded funding for a 3-year period for a Young Survivors Project. The funding will provide a dedicated Young Survivors Support Service and lead to the creation of a Young People Reference Group. The Support Service will offer a range of individual and peer support options to aid in the recovery from any form of sexual violence or abuse. The Reference Group will be a space for young people to come together in solidarity, have their voices championed and amplified and be a key part of the prevention landscape tackling gender-based violence. The funding means we are recruiting 2 new staff to lead on the development and delivery of the project and work collaboratively within our existing staff teams to deliver the project outcomes.

Purpose of Job

To deliver specialist therapeutic support and information services to young survivors age 12yrs+ affected by sexual violence, at our main premises, at outreach locations across Lanarkshire and via virtual methods.

Fife Women’s Aid are looking to recruit a full-time and a part-time member of staff to provide advice, advocacy, support and services to children, young people and families who have experienced domestic abuse. Applicants should have experience of providing support in a relevant social care setting.

The successful applicants will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in childcare or other relevant subject, or equivalent experience and willingness to work towards a qualification.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a high degree of motivation and have the ability to work as part of a team as well as flexible hours to suit the needs of families. An ability to cover on-call is an advantage (additional payments are made for this role).

Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA children, young people and family support services. This will be at 6.30pm on Monday 10th February 2025. Please confirm your attendance to info@fifewomensaid.org.uk and we will send you details of the zoom meeting. We hope to see you there.

Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offering competitive terms and conditions.

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

If you would like further information about the posts, please contact Cheryl Horn, Team Manager, at cheryl.horn@fifewomensaid.org.uk.