SV Support Practitioner

4 weeks ago


Hamilton, United Kingdom Lanarkshire Rape Crisis Centre Full time

Please note only female applicants need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 and Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975.


LANARKSHIRE RAPE CRISIS SUPPORT PRACTITIONER JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

TITLE:                                                 Sexual Violence Support Practitioner (Young Persons Project)

 

HOURS:                                              35 hours a week over 5 days, plus current rota for one

                                                              evening every fortnight, this may be subject to change.

                                                              (Weekend working for eg occasional staff training)

 

SALARY:                                              £27,500 fixed term until 31 December 2027. As this 

                                                              is a core post, LRCC is committed to securing ongoing funding

                                                              beyond this timeframe. (This post is funded for 28hrs per

                                                              week via the NL Community Fund and 7 hrs per week via the

                                                              Delivering Equally Safe Fund for adult services support work)

 

LOCATION:                                         LRCC Premises, central Hamilton; this job role is office based

                                                             as support is delivered on a face-to-face basis. This is in

                                                             addition to some telephone and virtual methods and some

                                                             travel to sites across Lanarkshire, including schools

 

BENEFITS:                                          6% employer contribution, Death In Service policy of 2 times

                                                              salary, Employee Assistance Programme, Continuing

                                                              Professional Development, External Practice Supervision

 

ANNUAL LEAVE ENTITLEMENT        27 days personal (increasing to 30 days per year after 3 yrs

                                                              service), plus 12 days Public Holidays (all pro rata)

 

RESPONSIBLE TO:                             Service Manager (Support Services)

 

 

 

Job Description

 

Core Purpose of Job

To deliver specialist therapeutic support and information services to young survivors age 12yrs+ affected by sexual violence, at our main premises, at outreach locations across Lanarkshire and via virtual methods.

 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

 

Ø Provide therapeutic support services (face to face / telephone / online) within a feminist, survivor-centred approach at all times

Ø Provide timely regular progress reports of your work

Ø Where required; offer support to families, friends and partners of survivors

Ø Assist in internal and external training

Ø Promote opportunities for reflective practice, sharing experiences and identifying learning opportunities within the wider team

Ø Facilitate and contribute to groupwork programmes for young survivors

Ø Work on a community outreach basis as necessary, including visits to other settings

Ø To establish and maintain effective liaison with appropriate voluntary and statutory agencies

Ø Record all information pertaining to LRCC’s support services accurately and appropriately in line with LRCC’s policies on confidentiality and GDPR

Ø Contribute to the running of the Centre including housekeeping and supporting other projects

Ø Ensure that the delivery of support recognises the additional barriers and inequalities faced by survivors of sexual violence from marginalized groups and communities and strives to promote at all times inclusive and anti-discriminatory practice across all aspects of the service

Ø Contribute to the development of information materials for survivors and to the promotion of LRCC services across Lanarkshire

Ø Adhere to all LRCC policies and procedures including Safeguarding, Boundaries, Health and Safety standards and Equalities legislation at all times and in all locations of service delivery.

 

Other  

Ø To work as part of a team

Ø To communicate effectively (written, electronic and verbal)

Ø To attend individual supervision, team meetings and practice development meetings.

Ø To contribute positively to the overall mission, vision and values of LRCC.

Ø Flexibility of working hours

Ø The post holder will regularly apply creative or adaptive thinking to develop innovative new approaches or solutions. 

 

Any other responsibilities commensurate with the role required to meet the needs and expectations of the organisation and Board

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Person Specification

 

CRITERIA

 

ESSENTIAL

 

DESIRABLE

Knowledge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Knowledge of a range of age-appropriate methods and tools to support people affected by trauma

 

Ability to articulate an understanding and commitment to a feminist analysis of gender-based violence

 

Knowledge of the impact that sexual violence has on women, young people and communities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Knowledge of the Third Sector and its role in addressing Violence Against Women

 

Knowledge of Criminal Justice procedures that relate to victim/witnesses regarding sexual offences

 

Knowledge of legislation and good practice relating to health and safety, data protection and safeguarding of adults and children

 

Skills,

Abilities & Experience

 

 

 

 

2 years proven experience of providing emotional therapeutic, practical support and advocacy services to young people affected by trauma

 

Experience of supporting young people who self-harm and/or express suicidal intention

 

Experience of assessing risk and following safeguarding procedures as necessary

 

Experience in the use of IT for self-administration e.g., Microsoft 365, email and databases

 

Good numeracy and communication skills both written and oral

 

Good planning and organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workload, managing deadlines when required.

 

Experience of working within Violence Against Women Network

 

Experience of delivering online support to young people

 

Experience of working with or supporting volunteers

 

Experience of implementing and reviewing creative monitoring and evaluation processes

 

Experience of effective partnership working with statutory and third sector agencies

 

 

 

 

 

Personal

 

 

A high level of commitment to the values and ethos of LRCC

 

Demonstrates personal integrity with a ‘can do’ positive attitude

 

Demonstrates a resilient approach to the workplace, with clear strategies for managing self

 

Commitment to modelling feminist values and promoting equality and diversity

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

Ability to work flexibly and to do evening and weekend meetings as required by the needs of LRCC (currently evening rota on fortnightly basis)

 

 

Hold a current clean driving licence and access to a car with business use insurance


 

 

All posts we recruit require female applicants under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 and Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975.


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