A PVG check will be undertaken as part of the selection process. Only women need to apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

The overall aim of this post with Glasgow and Clyde Rape Crisis (GCRC) 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 Team Lead and Director(s) 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. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. As part of our recruitment process, applicants will be asked to complete a Right to Work declaration form and provide the necessary supporting documentation before employment can commence.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide a support and advocacy service to survivors of sexual violence engaging, or considering engaging, with the criminal justice system following an experience of sexual violence.
• Provide emotional and practical support to survivors of sexual violence whose cases do not proceed to court, including access to follow on services.
• Develop and ensure the effective implementation of relevant referral processes to ensure survivors of sexual violence have enhanced access to support and advocacy services throughout their involvement in the criminal justice process.
• Work in partnership with relevant agencies to enhance responses to survivors of sexual crimes, including where appropriate the development and delivery of training inputs.
• Publicise the service offered through the advocacy service to enhance access to the service across voluntary and public sector agencies.
• Contribute to the development of national policy and strategic work around the criminal justice system and sexual offences through attendance at national advocacy project meetings and provision of information and feedback to the Rape Crisis Scotland National Coordinator.
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation frameworks to evidence the impact of the advocacy service for survivors of sexual violence and for partner agencies; including production of statistical data and participation in any evaluations which may be commissioned.
• Attend training as required.
• Participate in regular support and supervision sessions.
• Participate in team and centre-wide meetings.
• To comply with GCRC’s Operational and Professional Practice Policies and Procedures.
• To adhere to GCRC’s values, competencies and performance framework.
• Any other duties that are relevant to the post and agreed with the Service Team Lead including contributing to the learning and development of staff and volunteers within the centre in relation to criminal justice processes.
• Any other duties that are relevant to the post of support and advocacy worker and agreed with the Service Team Lead and or Director(s).

A PVG check will be undertaken as part of the selection process. Only women need to apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

This is a key role in Glasgow and Clyde Rape Crisis (GCRC) survivor services teams that provides specific support services to girls 13+ and women. The role requires a strong commitment to anti-discriminatory and equality work and must demonstrate experience working directly with girls and women. The post holder will be comfortable and confident in representing the service externally across agencies. Experience and understanding of working within an organisation that operates within a feminist, equality, and human rights framework is preferable for this role. Ideally candidates will have a least 2 years working experience in a similar role or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience gathered from volunteering, education or other routes.

Joining an already established team, this role will work closely with the Service Team Lead, while also being accountable for maintaining and applying the values, principles, and competencies of the role to the Director of the Centre. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. As part of our recruitment process, applicants will be asked to complete a Right to Work declaration form and provide the necessary supporting documentation before employment can commence.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To offer trauma-informed and person-centered emotional and therapeutic support, over an average of 10 x 1-hour sessions, to women and girls who have experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives.
• To undertake triage assessments with survivors who have been referred to GCRC services.
• To contribute to managing caseloads from GCRC Waiting Lists effectively and in line with expected performance and practice standards.
• To have the experience and capability to delivery this planned work with survivors in the form of telephone support, face-to-face support, group work, email support or another form of communication agreed upon with the Service Team Lead.
• To provide listening support via the GCRC Connect Live Service which includes a helpline and messenger service.
• To provide triage and planned support via community-based drop-in locations across Glasgow, Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire, East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire.
• To liaise with external agencies for referrals coming in to or being made by GCRC. Link with relevant agencies to promote the support service, including health services, police and support agencies as appropriate.
• To record accurately and in line with service standards protocols all statistics/information about activity you undertake with survivors, and to contribute to the overall reporting for services as requested by the Service Team Lead.
• To contribute positively to your practice's practical evaluation and reflective
• assessments.
• Participate in regular support and supervision sessions with the Service Team Lead and prepare regular reports, including statistical data for monthly case reviews.
• Attend internal meetings as required and appropriate to the post.
• Participate in new volunteer and other internal or external training as required.
• As directed by the Service Team Lead, attend meetings of relevant operational networks, partnerships or groups so that links with other organisations can be made or strengthened and the needs of survivors met.
• To comply with GCRC’s Operational and Professional Practice Policies and Procedures.
• To adhere to the organisation's values, competencies and performance framework.
• To uphold GCRC’s reputation as a positive ambassador and in representing organisational positions.
• Participate in ongoing training as provided by GCRC and take responsibility for ongoing personal development, including access to external support.
• Any other duties relevant to the support worker post that have been agreed upon with the Service Team Lead.

Rape Crisis Scotland (RCS) is Scotland’s leading organisation working to support survivors of sexual violence, transform attitudes, improve the justice response to sexual crime and, ultimately, to end sexual violence in all its forms.

The organisation is seeking a part-time Policy Worker to support the development of Rape Crisis Scotland’s policy and influencing work to improve justice, health and community outcomes for survivors of rape and sexual violence across Scotland.

The role will support Rape Crisis Scotland’s campaigning priorities and respond to changes in laws, policies, and practices which affect survivors.

The Policy Worker will work directly with survivors and specialist sexual violence services across the country to ensure that lived experience and expertise is at the heart of policy development and improved responses.

The role will also support Rape Crisis Scotland in its work with the Scottish Women’s Rights Centre, which supports survivors of gender-based violence in the civil justice process.

For further information about the role, please see the Application Pack.

At RCS, we offer:

• A warm, welcoming and feminist organisational culture
• Access to internal and external training and development opportunities
• A generous employment package, including 43 days of leave (pro-rata)
• Flexible/hybrid working
• A commitment to employee wellbeing

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and especially welcome applications from women of colour and those under-represented in the workforce.

About RASAC P&K

Our Mission… Working Together to end Sexual Violence

RASAC P&K is an established 3rd sector feminist, survivor centred organisation, we work towards our mission by providing a range of Support, Prevention and Advocacy services for survivors of sexual violence living across Perth and Kinross.

Who we’re looking for…

Are you passionate about supporting survivors of sexual violence and making a real difference?

We’re looking for a compassionate and dedicated Justice Advocacy Worker to provide emotional, practical and specialist support to survivors engaging with, or considering engaging with the criminal justice system. You’ll work alongside partner agencies to improve survivor experiences, support access to vital services and raise awareness of our advocacy service. If you’re committed to empowering survivors and driving positive change, we’d love to hear from you.

At RASAC, we take a whole-person approach. This means the role is varied and may involve supporting survivors who experience challenges with trust, self-esteem, self-care, relationships, or education. Some may also use self-harm or substances as coping strategies. Because of this, we’re looking for someone who is kind, empathetic, and non-judgmental, while also confident in maintaining safe boundaries and adapting their approach to meet the individual needs of each person.

You should have a consistent and reliable work ethic, and be comfortable working within a culture that values respect, integrity, and innovation. The role also requires a willingness to reflect, appropriately challenge both yourself and others, and actively share knowledge and learning with colleagues.

Support is provided within our city centre premises, and in community/public locations across Perth and Kinross, therefore a full driving licence and access to a vehicle is a requirement of this post. Travel will also be expected across Scotland when supporting survivors to court (you will not be expected to transport survivors to and from appointments/court).

What we offer…

Full induction, including training across a broad range of relevant areas, such as Rape and the Justice System, Support Skills, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Suicide and Self-harm, Feminism and Gender Based Violence and Commercial Sexual Exploitation, Boundaries and Confidentiality.

Paid monthly external supervision, as well as monthly supervision with line manager.

Competitive salary £34665 pro-rata.

Employers pension contributions.

Generous annual leave of 42 days per year pro-rata (inclusive of public holidays).

Off-street Parking (on rota basis).

The chance to be part of a mission and values led organisation, we’re proud of the difference we make together, and we want someone who shares our values…

• We believe that all women, young people and children, regardless of ethnic background, culture or sexuality, should have access to non-judgemental, confidential support at any given time
• We believe that no woman, young person or child regardless of behaviour or lifestyle is to blame for any form of rape, sexual abuse or sexual assault
• We believe that it is everyone’s responsibility to adopt zero tolerance to any form of rape, sexual abuse, and sexual assault of any woman, young person or child

Please note we are currently trialling a 4-day week for full time workers, should this not be continued the 35 hours would revert to being worked across 5 days Mon-Fri, with occasional out of hours work.

Only females need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

RASAC is committed to the safety and welfare of all survivors and staff and employs a rigorous recruitment process and PVG checks.

This post is fixed term until March 2027 and future funding will be actively sought. We have been successful in seeking on-going funding for this post since 2016.