▷ (3 Days Left) SV Support Practitioner (Young People Project)

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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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