About the Organisation
Lanarkshire Rape Crisis Centre (LRCC) is an independent charity established in 2004, focused on relieving the distress and improving the welfare of women and girls who have been subjected to any form of sexual violence. LRCC works collaboratively with rape crisis centres across Scotland and specialist organisations in the sector, operating from a feminist analysis of male violence against women.
Services Provided
* Providing trauma‑enhanced therapeutic 1:1 support to women and girls aged 12 and over who have experienced rape and all forms of sexual violence; crisis telephone support options for male survivors and survivors of all gender identities; short‑term support for friends, family, and partners of survivors.
* Providing justice advocacy support to survivors who are considering or engaged in the criminal justice process.
* Delivering youth‑led educational work and collaborating with young people in a variety of settings as part of community‑wide sexual violence prevention initiatives.
* Working in partnership with local police, authorities, third‑sector providers and communities to understand, prevent and address the impact of male violence against women and related issues such as inequality, poverty, discrimination, racism, and care responsibilities.
Funding and Project
Under the National Lottery Community Fund, Improving Lives – Young Persons Project 2025‑2027, LRCC has received funding for a 3‑year Young Survivors Project. This funding supports a dedicated Young Survivors Support Service, a Young People Reference Group, and additional staff to lead and deliver the project outcomes. The position of Sexual Violence Support Practitioner is funded primarily through this project and additionally through the Scottish Government Delivering Equally Safe Fund.
Job Description
Title: Sexual Violence Support Practitioner
Hours: 35 hours per week, with evening and occasional weekend availability for staff training and events. Part‑time applications (pro‑rata basis) will also be considered.
Salary: £28,000 per annum, fixed term until 31 December 2027. LRCC is committed to securing ongoing funding beyond this timeframe.
Location: LRCC premises, central Hamilton. The role is office‑based, with support delivered face‑to‑face, telephone, virtual methods and travel to sites across Lanarkshire, including schools.
Responsibilities
* Provide individual therapeutic support to young survivors aged 12–25 and adults over 25.
* Offer justice advocacy support to survivors engaged in criminal justice processes.
* Participate in youth‑led educational work and community engagement initiatives.
* Collaborate with partners such as police, local authorities, and third‑sector organisations to address male violence against women.
Benefits
* 6% employer pension contribution.
* Death In Service policy of 2 times salary.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Continuing Professional Development and External Practice Supervision.
* Annual Leave: 27 days personal (increasing to 30 days after 3 years of service) plus 12 days public holidays, all pro‑rata.
Reporting
Responsible to: Support Services Manager.
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