Head of Sexual Violence Lines
2 months ago
Starting salary £45,000 per annum | Full-time (35 hours per week) | Permanent
This is a hybrid role involving, office based (in Vauxhall, Shepherd's Bush, and Ealing) and remote working, as well as travel across London. This may evolve overtime in line with Service User, service delivery and organisational requirements
About us
Women and Girls Network (WGN) has been supporting survivors of sexual violence for over 35 years. One of our first services was the Sexual Violence Helpline which offers confidential emotional support affected by any form of sexual violence. Over the last 5 years WGN has undergone significant growth and development as a provider of Sexual Violence services in London primarily with the addition of the London Survivors Gateway (which is a collaboration between eight specialist London agencies - the four Rape Crisis Centres, SurvivorsUK, Galop, Respond and the Havens - who work with survivors of sexual violence and abuse and this partnership is led by WGN).
About the role
We are now looking for a dynamic leader to take these services to the next stage of their evolution. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to lead around WGN's pan London Sexual Violence helpline-based services both internally as well as coordinating the London Survivors Gateway partnership externally.
About you
The ideal candidate will have an in-depth understanding of sexual violence and a proven track record of delivering, managing and developing specialist support services offering advice, emotional support and / or advocacy of front-line services which has involved responsibility for safeguarding and ensuring the highest quality provision.
You will have the excellent management and leadership qualities required to lead and motivate a multi-disciplinary team including Managers, Caseworkers, Helpline Advisors and Navigators.
Interview details
Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 29th August, however, please note that dates may be subject to change.
Further Information
This post is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check.
WGN's employee benefits include: 3% pension contribution, enhanced leave entitlement and an Employee Assistance Programme.
We provide clinical supervision, access to an on-going CPD programme and the opportunity to work in a leading multi-cultural women-led feminist organisation.
We welcome and encourage applications from women of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Ethnic communities.
WGN is an equal opportunities employer. Posts are exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.
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