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 JobTo 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 timesØ Provide timely regular progress reports of your workØ Where required; offer support to families, friends and partners of survivorsØ Assist in internal and external trainingØ Promote opportunities for reflective practice, sharing experiences and identifying learning opportunities within the wider teamØ Facilitate and contribute to groupwork programmes for young survivorsØ Work on a community outreach basis as necessary, including visits to other settingsØ To establish and maintain effective liaison with appropriate voluntary and statutory agenciesØ Record all information pertaining to LRCC’s support services accurately and appropriately in line with LRCC’s policies on confidentiality and GDPRØ Contribute to the running of the Centre including housekeeping and supporting other projectsØ 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 serviceØ Contribute to the development of information materials for survivors and to the promotion of LRCC services across LanarkshireØ 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 teamØ 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 hoursØ 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 DESIRABLEKnowledge 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.
