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We are recruiting into a number of new vacancies. RSVP is a long established and well respected specialist charity supporting children and adults of all genders following rape, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation. We are a vibrant, growing organisation. We believe survivors. We are bold and will go the extra mile to support survivors. We are big hearted, showing the empathy that survivors deserve and need. If you fit these values then we would love to hear from you!

Please read below to find out more about the vacancies and to download application documents.

 

Advocate For Female Sex Workers x 2

Hours Of Work: 19 hours per week (negotiable to include late night working)

Salary: £23,398 unqualified / £24,964 qualified + 1-3% employer pension contribution

RSVP are looking to recruit two advocates to work with female sex workers. The role will require you to provide a high quality and victim/survivor-focused advocacy service to female sex workers who have been subjected to or are at risk of sexual violence, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation and/or sexual coercion. The advocate will be part of the RSVP  team and will also work as part of the West Midlands Sexual Violence and Abuse Consortium’s regional team delivering outreach support for women in sex work. The role requires some unsociable working hours, including late nights, and some travel around the West Midlands area. A valid driving license and use of own vehicle is essential.

This post is open to women only (Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1).

‘Supported by the Tampon Tax Fund’

Download the Advocate job description and person specification

Download the Advocate application form

Deadline for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 28th June 2017. Please email applications to info@rsvporg.co.uk

 

Group Counsellor

Hours Of Work: 13 hours per week, Tuesday 9.30am-4.00pm and Thursday 2pm-8.30pm

Salary: £24,174.00 pro rata + 1-3% employer pension contribution

RSVP are looking for a female Group Counsellor to deliver a counselling therapy group, in a safe and therapeutic way, to meet the needs of women affected by rape, sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse. The therapeutic group will enable survivors to decrease their sense of isolation and help them to establish safe and supportive relationships and networks with other survivors. The group will support survivors to feel empowered to participate in their own healing and recovery. You will have experience of therapeutic group work and a knowledge of the impact of sexual violence on survivors.

This post is open to women only (Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1).

Download the Job description and person specification

Download the Group Counsellor Application form

Deadline for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 28th June 2017. Please email applications to info@rsvporg.co.uk

Specialist Trainer

Hours Of Work: 20 hours per week
Salary: £22,658 pro rata + 1-3% employer pension contribution

We are recruiting a trainer with specialist knowledge in sexual abuse and sexual violence.  The successful candidate will train professionals across sexual health services in Birmingham and Solihull to improve understanding of, and responses to, sexual abuse, exploitation and coercion. You will have an understanding of the effects of trauma and be able to share this understanding to ensure that survivors’ voices are heard and they have access to safe, confidential and compassionate services.

Download the Specialist Trainer job description and person specification

Download the Specialist Trainer application form

Deadline for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 28th June 2017. Please email applications to info@rsvporg.co.uk

 

 

 

We’re recruiting: Refugee and asylum seeker support worker

We are recruiting a part-time support worker to work 8 hours a week from our office in central Birmingham. The role will provide vital practical and crisis support to refugees and asylum seekers affected by sexual violence and abuse.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 23rd April 2017, 5pm. Please email applications to info@rsvporg.co.uk

Please download and read all the below documents so you have all the information you need to make your application.

Cover letter

Application Form

Person Specification

Job description

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, please contact Anjella Darcy or Sarah Lafford on 0121 643 0301 / info@rsvporg.co.uk

This post has been made possible with support from Henry Smith Charity.

We’re recruiting volunteer counsellors

If you’re a qualified or student counsellor, you could make a huge difference to the lives of survivors of sexual abuse by joining RSVP as a volunteer. You will be fully supported by a professional team  and be part of a unique, specialised service in Birmingham and Solihull.

Counsellors support survivors of any kind of sexual violence, including rape, childhood sexual abuse, forced prostitution and sexual assault.

There are 14 spaces available. The deadline for applications is Sunday 6th November, and should be sent via email to info@rsvporg.co.uk

More information, including interview and training dates, and the application form are in the links below.

Volunteer Counselling Cover letter

Application_for_volunteer_counsellor

RSVP Leaflet

To discuss further, contact Anjella Darcy, Head of Counselling and Wellbeing Services on 0121 643 0301