Jobs & Opportunities Opportunity to join a Victim Reference Group The Survivors Trust have been commissioned by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to facilitate a Victim Reference Group (VRG) to help develop and refine their Victim Transformation Programme. This is a long-term programme of work aiming to improve the experience of victims in the criminal justice system. This group will have the opportunity to provide feedback, grounded in their experience of the criminal justice system, to inform a service which better meets victims’ needs. Who can get involved? We are seeking people affected by any crime, who have had their case completed in the criminal justice system. This could be up to five years since their case was heard in court. If you are interested and would like a registration form, or have any questions, please email Joy Bright on [email protected] Click here to learn more about this opportunity >> Business Development Manager Location: Rugby, Warwickshire (Hybrid) Salary: £36,298 - £39,493 per year Role: Permanent, Full-time Rosa is currently recruiting for a Business Development Manager. In this role, you will play a key role in our vitally important work providing confidential services for survivors of rape, sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse throughout Warwickshire. This role supports our CEO in delivering effective management and governance of the organisation, as well as driving income generation activities and supporting the implementation of our Business Strategy. Click here for more information and details on how to apply >> Opportunities to become a Trustee RoSA is a charity established to provide confidential services for survivors of rape, sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse throughout Warwickshire and surrounding areas. RoSA are currently seeking new members to join their Board of Trustees. As a Trustee you will be involved in the governance of the charity, setting the strategic direction as well as supporting the Chief Officer. RoSA are looking for skilled, passionate, strategic-minded individuals with a variety of skills to join and strengthen their existing board. Commercial experience across the private sector would be particularly welcomed. For more information about this opportunity, and to apply directly please use the links below: Trustee Opportunity >> Vice Chair of Trustee Board Opportunity >> Admin & Communications Volunteer We are a dedicated team of experts, counsellors and trainees with over 2 decades knowledge, experience and expertise specialising in the long-term recovery of adults and children who have a lived experience and survived sexual abuse and violence. One in Four is active in supporting the post-traumatic recovery of survivors by providing counselling, supporting them through the criminal justice system and in improving the professional and public understanding of how sexual abuse impacts lives through prevention for young people in schools and training and resources for professionals working with survivors. We are seeking a friendly and trustworthy volunteer to manage our reception desk and help with admin and communication tasks for one day a week at our service in Bellingham. We’re looking for someone with good written and numeracy skills who enjoys working in a people facing role. Good ICT skills are helpful, along with an interest in data administration and project management. Understanding the importance of data protection and handling confidential information discreetly and securely is a must. We’d like to recruit someone who can commit to a minimum of 6 months in the role, with a probationary period of one month. For a full role description please click here: oneinfouradmincommsassistantroledescription.docx For an application form please click here: admincommsvolunteerapplicationformoneinfour.docx Volunteer Counsellor One in Four is a charity which provides specialist and restorative therapeutic services for people who have experienced childhood sexual abuse (CSA) and/or sexual violence. One in Four offers a range of excellent training and career advancement opportunities as well as high quality support and supervision for placement students. One in Four is committed to working hand in hand with training institutions to ensure a positive placement experience. We advocate that our volunteers are able to make a 24 months commitment to the client work as we offer two year contracts to clients. This affords clients time and space to reflect, and gain meaning and develop new resources for their lives. Volunteers need to be aware that clients’ material can often be graphic and detailed, therefore emotional, and personal resilience are key qualities needed in the role. For further details, including how to apply, please click here: volunteercriteriaoneinfour030223.pdf Pathfinder Project West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (WMRSASC) is partnering with the NHS on a two-year project to provide a range of support services for adult survivors of sexual violence with trauma related mental health needs. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team that brings together a range of knowledge and skills to support adult survivors of sexual violence with trauma related mental health needs. This is a chance to help both shape and deliver a brand-new pathway of support alongside mental health service colleagues. Opportunities are for a two-year fixed term contract and all roles will start on 01 November 2023. Stabilisation and Support Worker If you are an experienced advocate, trainer or counsellor who has experience of working in the sexual violence sector or an aligned field and you have a knowledge and understanding of sexual violence and its impacts please have a look at these opportunities. Hours 37.5 Salary £29,439 - £32,020 More details https://wmrsasc.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/details/63 Pathfinder Project Trainer If you are an experienced advocate, trainer or counsellor who has experience of working in the sexual violence sector or an aligned field and you have a knowledge and understanding of sexual violence and its impact this could be the opportunity that you have been looking for. Hours 37.5 Salary £29,439 - £32,020 More details https://wmrsasc.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/details/62 Group and Individual Counsellor If you are an experienced counsellor who has experience of working in the sexual violence sector or an aligned field and you have a knowledge and understanding of sexual violence and its impact this maybe the opportunity you have been looking for Hours 22.5 hours Salary£30,151 - £32,020 (Pro rata) More details https://wmrsasc.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/details/61 Group Facilitator If you are an experienced advocate, trainer or counsellor who has experience of working in the sexual violence sector or an aligned field and you have a knowledge and understanding of sexual violence and its impact then this may be the opportunity that you are looking for. Hours 37.5 Salary £29,439 - £32,020 More details https://wmrsasc.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/details/60 Head of Children & Young People’s Counselling & Wellbeing Services Full time: 38 hours a week (hours to be negotiated) Salary: £37,261 (NJC 31) plus 3% pension contribution This position offers an established role in a leading specialist rape & sexual abuse support charity & value-led, relational & strategic service provision to help RSVP achieve our CYP service mission: Children and young people need timely, appropriate and compassionate specialist support. This role will lead in the safe delivery, strategic direction and development of RSVP’s CYP counselling and wellbeing services. You will support the Chief Executive and work closely with Heads of Services to implement the strategic direction of the organisation, manage operations, strengthen our sustainability and to continuously improve RSVP’s effectiveness and impact for the CYP we support. Closing Date: Flexible recruitment process (rolling interview & closure dates) – as this is a flexible recruitment process, we will be reviewing applications, shortlisting candidates and making contact to arrange an interview on a rolling basis so we advise applying as early as possible. We will be closing applications for this position once an employment offer has been accepted by a selected successful candidate. Please email the completed Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form to Lisa on [email protected]. Please also contact Lisa for further information surrounding this role. Link: https://rsvporg.co.uk/about-us/vacancies/ CARA (Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse) works with victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse, providing independent, specialist support and promoting and representing their rights and needs. Adult Practitioner We are looking for an Adult Practitioner to join our team. The role will provide specialist counselling and support to adults who have experienced rape, sexual violence or sexual abuse. The role includes line-management of sessional or volunteer counsellors and activities to raise awareness of the impact of sexual violence amongst agencies and the wider community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here. For an application form, please click here. Closing Date: as soon as possible. We will be reviewing applications and shortlisting candidates to interview as applications are received. Interviews: To be arranged as applications received. This post is restricted to women applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1. Advocacy Coordinator We are looking for an Advocacy Coordinator to join our team. The role will provide advocacy support to a caseload of clients, including support around housing, finances, health, domestic abuse and other issues. CARA’s advocacy service focuses primarily on meeting the needs of some of our most complex clients – victims and survivors who would be unable to access other advocacy services. The role will also involve supporting the wider CARA team in signposting other clients to external advocacy agencies, as appropriate and attendance at CARA groups to provide a drop-in advocacy surgery. For a full job description and person specification, please click here. For an application form, please click here. Closing Date: Monday 25th September, 9am. Interviews: Monday 2nd October. This post is restricted to women applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1. Sessional Counsellors We are looking for Sessional Counsellors to join our team to work therapeutically with adult clients who have experienced any form of sexual violence. For a full role description and person specification, please click here. For an application form, please click here. Closing Date: as soon as possible. We will be reviewing applications and shortlisting candidates to interview as applications are received. Interviews: To be arranged as applications received. Operations Manager Part time: 14 hours a week Salary: £35,000 pro rata Safer Waves was set up in 2019 to provide support to merchant seafarers who have experienced sexual assault, sexual harassment or gender discrimination on board ships. Safer Waves are currently growing the organisation and are seeking a part-time Operations Manager. This role, at the very heart of the charity, is centred upon supporting the CEO in delivering our strategy and coordinating all aspects of operations, HR, finance, digital platforms and compliance. We are specifically looking for someone with a ‘can-do’ attitude, great project management and organisational skills who can work independently and thrive with a varied workload, interacting with a small but dedicated team of volunteers and trustees. If this sounds like you and you would like to apply for the role, or have any queries, please visit www.saferwaves.org/current-vacancies . Chair of Trustees Are you passionate about creating positive change for women? Do you have a strong commitment to championing the health and wellbeing of women aged 16 and over who have experienced any form of trauma or abuse? If so, Saffron Sheffield invites you to apply for the voluntary position of Chair of Trustees and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our impactful women's charity organisation. About Saffron Sheffield Saffron Sheffield, formerly Sheffield Women’s Counselling and Therapy Service (SWCTS), is a limited company and registered charity. Established over 30 years ago to provide a service by women for women in Sheffield, we deliver a much-needed long-term, free counselling and psychotherapy service to women who have experienced trauma or abuse. We provide specialist one-to-one psychotherapy and wellbeing courses as well as therapeutic group activities. You can find out more information on the role and how to apply here.