Lanarkshire Rape Crisis Centre (LRCC); established in 2004, is an independent charity with the objective of relieving the distress and improving the welfare of women and girls who, at any time in their lives, have been subjected to any form of sexual violence. LRCC works collaboratively with Rape Crisis Centres across Scotland who also adhere to National Service Standards, as well as other VAWG service providers and a range of statutory/voluntary agencies. Today we deliver on the following: Providing trauma informed therapeutic support to women and girls who have experienced rape and all forms of sexual violence (aged 12) as well as their friends, family, partners and workers. We also provide crisis support options for male survivors and survivors of all gender identities. Providing advocacy support to anyone (aged 12), regardless of gender, considering engaging or who are engaging with the criminal justice process; for example, support with police statements, liaison with police and COPFS and support with giving evidence as part of court proceedings. Working in partnership with communities, partner agencies and other key stakeholders to improve understanding of gender-based violence, provide training and develop community level prevention initiatives and campaigns Delivering prevention work with young people as part of the National Prevention Programme. Prevention | Rape Crisis Scotland and specific support and prevention project work funded by The National Lottery Community Fund. This new post will bring additional capacity to the front-line services at LRCC with the focus on establishing a new Voice group to amplify survivors’ voices and experiences, to plan and co-ordinate a programme of peer group-based activity to meet the needs and personal development goals of service users, and to address barriers to engagement. Offers of activity may include learning sessions on themes of personal growth, creative expression, activism, self-care and wellbeing. The postholder will work to empower service users by strengthening their confidence, self-worth and knowledge whilst liaising with a range of appropriate agencies and services to promote the programme. The Centre is based in central Hamilton, however this postholder will be required to facilitate sessions and be part of events across other Lanarkshire community locations as required. Purpose of the post: The overall aim of this post is to develop and deliver peer group-based sessions and activity to meet the needs of survivors, address barriers to service user engagement and to develop and facilitate opportunities for service users to have their voices amplified for them to be part of meaningful system change. Summary of main responsibilities and activities Working with the LRCC Support Team, develop and deliver a range of daytime and evening group-based activities to meet the needs of survivors of sexual violence in their recovery journey. Provide supportive and practical interventions throughout engagement with service users and refer to support team for enhanced needs led support as appropriate. In partnership with service users support the establishment of a Voice group, bringing opportunities for individuals to engage in service development, consultations, national campaigns, awareness raising and personal development opportunities. Work in partnership with the LRCC Training and Development Officer to raise the awareness of sexual violence and recovery journeys, including, where appropriate, the development and delivery of training inputs. Publicise the service offered by LRCC, to enhance access to the services across voluntary and public sector agencies. Ensure that the delivery of programmes of work 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 Contribute to monitoring and evaluation frameworks to evidence the impact of groupwork and the Voice group; including production of statistical data and participation in any evaluations which may be commissioned. Process, assess and co-ordinate referrals for group work. Participate in regular support and supervision sessions, team meetings and training as required. Any other duties that are relevant to the post and agreed with the Centre Director/line manager. Centre specific duties Contribute to the learning and development of staff and volunteers within the Centre in relation to peer group work good practice and collaborating with service users in projects. Providing supportive interventions and responses where required, to service users in contact with the Centre. Contribute to the running of the Centre including responding to centre enquiries, assisting with the develop of practice guidance and protocols, offering cover during staff absence and other agreed duties relevant to the development of services Any other duties as required by the post. All posts we recruit require a female applicant and exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975.