Established in 1978, Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre (ERCC) provides a support, information and advocacy service to all
survivors aged 12 and over in Edinburgh, East Lothian 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 delivering ERCC’s specialist counselling support services, including
practical and advocacy support as required, to adult survivors of all genders aged 12 and over 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 be primarily providing support to survivors
with a Learning Disability) and/or have a complex mental health diagnosis and/or identify as neurodiverse
(autism, ADHD, etc.).
Studies show that women and Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless they
meet every qualification. So, 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, or another role within our organisation.