This is a key role in Glasgow and Clyde Rape Crisis Centre’s service that provides specific support and advocacy services in our justice and communities focused service. It is funded by the U.K. Government and Glasgow City Council, helping us to develop and enhance our ‘Heal to Thrive’ outreach and community based ‘services to survivors and stakeholders. 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. It is expected that the Advocacy Worker will have a strong commitment to anti discriminatory work and will be responsible to the Service Manager (Justice and Community) and Director for maintaining the working values, principles, objectives and policies of Glasgow and Clyde Rape Crisis as outlined in the organisation’s governing documents. A PVG check will be undertaken as part of the selection process. Only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Closing date for application is noon on Friday 5th January 2024 at 12 noon.
Applicants should submit a C.V. of new longer than 2 A4 pages, along with a Cover Letter outlining suitability and motivation for the role, also no longer than 2 A4 pages in length. These should be submitted to Claire Gilfillan via email at CGilfillan@rapecrisiscentre-glasgow.co.uk
Interviews will be held on 17th January 2024 at 131 West Nile Street, Glasgow.
Applicants will know by Wednesday 10th January, if they have been invited for interview.
As part of the interview, applicants will be asked to prepare a presentation and take part in a role play scenario. The topic and focus of these will be shared with applicants invited to interview.