Resource Worker - Part Time

I am working alongside Say Women to recruit for a part time Resource Worker (21 hours per week). The salary for the role will be £27,627 pro rata and they are based in Glasgow City Centre.

The purpose of the role is to provide a crisis emotional and practical support service to survivors of child sexual abuse, exploitation and other forms of sexual violence.

Some of the main duties include:

• To provide a crisis and emotional support service to survivors, aged 16-25, of childhood sexual abuse, exploitation, rape, sexual assault and other forms of sexual violence, including commercial sexual exploitation, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
• To provide direct 1:1 emotional support and psycho education around abuse (from a feminist perspective) and links to homelessness that will prevent the repetitive cycles of homelessness and abuse young women experience by building the skills, resources and resilience they need to make their lives more manageable.
• To provide trauma-informed motivation and positivity to the young women to encourage personal development, independence and change to the level they wish on a person-centred and solution-focused basis.
• To access and make referrals for additional practical supports both internal and external to maximise support and recovery.
• To maintain accurate and up to date records on Oasis software, assist with monitoring, evaluation and necessary reports, recording the outcomes as funders and SAY Women request.
• To provide support, information, advice and act as a consultant to staff in youth housing and other relevant agencies who are working with or likely to have contact with survivors of sexual abuse.
• To participate in and contribute to SAY Women’s training programme, Group Work team meetings, and other internal forums when appropriate, share good practice and evaluate and own practices for personal development and growth.
• To raise awareness of the prevalence of sexual abuse and the links to homelessness with relevant agencies and individuals. To regularly promote SAY Women’s services to other organisations and generate referrals.

The ideal candidate will have:

• An understanding of Men’s Violence against Women and Girls (MVAWG) and ability to work from a feminist perspective in all aspects of role.
• A relevant qualification in counselling or Community Education, Housing, Social Work or other related field.
• Holding or working towards SVQ Level 3 Health and Social care or equivalent.
• At least 1 years’ experience and skills in providing individual emotional/psychological support work involving CSA, MVAWG, or Trauma.
• Experience of working directly and creatively with young people individually and in groups.
• Ability to maintain a non-victim blaming, trauma-informed and proactive solution-focused approach.
• Experience of liaising, networking and building relationships with other agencies.
• Experience advocating on behalf of young people.
• High level interpersonal skills, good verbal and written communications.

The post is open to women only (exempt under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010) and is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Check.