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 Training Worker will be part of the Training & Membership Development team. This team works to build the capacity of member Rape Crisis centres by providing development support, training and resources to support centres as organisations to provide safe, effective and high quality services which are survivor-led.

We do this through a process of Quality Assurance via the Rape Crisis National Service Standards and through an ongoing programme of training and development opportunities. The Training Worker will be responsible for:

• embedding the Standard ‘Lasting Impact’, which ensures that Rape Crisis specialist services are dedicated to ending sexual violence and abuse, driving the impact and effectiveness of services, and fostering lasting change.
• delivering training and learning inputs to workers and volunteers internal and external to Rape Crisis services, working to ensure that responses to survivors across organisations are as effective as possible,
• making sure our existing training offer is consistent and up-to-date and will provide effective and efficient administration of resources and support for trainers and learners within the RCS Training Centre.
• delivering introductory level training as required.

Please see the application pack for further information about the role.

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.

This is a key role in Glasgow and Clyde Rape Crisis Centre, helping us to enhance our specialist services to survivors and stakeholders within our Ruby Service which serves women and girls from ethnic minority communities.

It is expected that the worker will have a strong commitment to anti-discriminatory work and must demonstrate experience of working directly with girls and women. They will be responsible to the Service Manager 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 to apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Are you passionate about the eradication of Men’s Violence against Women and Girls (MVAWG) and women's homelessness from a feminist perspective?

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of young female survivors of sexual abuse? Could you help them develop the skills needed to cope with what has happened to them and build an independent life and positive future?

As a Resource Worker with SAY Women, with your experience of providing emotional support and crisis intervention to vulnerable young women, you will be able to do this for the young women in our service. Your understanding of by MVAWG will help you bring the feminist perspective to your one-to-one Keywork and crisis support sessions, helping survivors work towards an independent and happy, successful life.

When you join SAY Women, you join a community providing a warm and welcoming environment for all of our staff and young women. Our values run through every aspect of our attitude, approach and service provision, empowering our young women and staff with Courage, Compassion and Connection.

In return for your passion and dedication, we provide great opportunities for your personal training and development as well as a generous pension package and annual leave allowance.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of the duties and requirements for the post.

Salary:£27,627 (AP4) pro rata

Hours:Part Time – 21 hours per week

Benefits:

• Training and personal development opportunities;
• Generous pension scheme, commencing after probation period;
• 28 days annual leave pro rata, plus public holidays

The post is open to women only (exempt under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010) and is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Check.

SAY Women strives to be an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from individuals who are disadvantaged and under-represented in the labour market.

Women’s Aid South Lanarkshire and East Renfrewshire (WASLER) have delivered domestic abuse services across South Lanarkshire for more than 30 years. We provide an outstanding level of service provision to support the needs of women, children and young people who have experienced, or are presently experiencing domestic abuse.

We are seeking to recruit a suitably experienced, qualified and skilled woman to fulfil the role of Refuge Support Worker

The Refuge Support Worker will provide a high quality and specialist support service to women living in Refuge working to ensure their safety and recovery. Applicants must also be qualified to SVQ level 3, or equivalent in a relevant qualification and registered (or willing to register) with SSSC. Please see the attached job description and person specification for full information of the requirements of the post holder. For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Lynsey Queen, Refuge Support Manager on 01355 249897.

What is on offer for the Refuge Support Worker?

• 25 days annual leave per annum
• 12 public holidays per annum
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Training and Development
• Discounted high street shopping vouchers
• 10% pension contribution
• Mileage

Location: East Kilbride

Salary: £ 27608.34 based on 35 hours, subject to funding (with the possibility of continuation)