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BUSINESS SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Based in our Dorchester Centre

22.5 hours per week, Tuesday to Thursday 9am – 5.30pm with the potential to increase to Full Time

Fixed Term Contract until 31^st March 2023 (pending funding review)

Salary: minimum wage

STARS Dorset is an independent charity offering support to anyone affected by sexual violence and domestic abuse. We are experiencing a significant increase in demand for our specialist support services and are seeking to expand our Business Support Team to help support this growth. As a member of our Business Support Team, you will provide office-based administrative support to ensure the effective delivery of our frontline services. This role would suit an experienced administrator or someone looking to develop skills in this area. Initially this post is offered on a part-time basis but may lead to additional hours during busy periods and increase to a full time post dependent on further funding being secured.

This is an exciting time to join us at STARS Dorset as we continue to grow and develop our services throughout Dorset. We are a supportive organisation providing opportunities to further develop your professional skills and knowledge as well as ongoing support through regular line management and clinical supervision.

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all sectors of the community. Please note we do not accept CVs.

STARS Dorset is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and acceptable references.

For more information about our charity please visit www.starsdorset.org. To learn more about this role please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

For further information about the role please contact Simone Gosden, Head of Operations [email protected].

CLOSING DATE: Midday, Monday, 29^th November 2022

INTERVIEWS: Week commencing Monday 6^th December

START DATE: As soon as possible

Full Job Description and Person Specification: Download description here.

Application Form: Download application form here.

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FULL -TIME ADULT ISVA FOCUSSING ON OLDER PEOPLE

Salary £21,000-£23,000 (FTE)

Dependent on experience & qualifications

STARS Dorset has been awarded additional funding to provide a dedicated ISVA to engage and support anyone affected by sexual abuse and focusing on older people throughout Dorset. The post is offered on a Fixed Term Contract subject to additional funding.

The successful candidate will provide practical and emotional support to clients aged 18 yrs. and above who have experienced rape, sexual abuse, or sexual exploitation at any time during their life. We are looking for a committed individual with initiative and zeal to join our experienced ISVA team. You must be experienced at supporting vulnerable clients and be able to work flexibly to meet our clients’ needs. Knowledge of the criminal justice service would be an advantage. An important part of this role will be to identify and engage with those from the older communities and experience of raising awareness and planning promotional events is essential.

If you are a dedicated and compassionate practitioner, this is a great opportunity for you to use your experience of supporting vulnerable and often complex individuals to enable them to move on in their lives following the disclosure of sexual violence. You will provide advocacy and support to our clients and, at times, to their families. Excellent communication skills with a working knowledge of safeguarding procedures and multi-agency work are essential, as is a commitment to working in a person-centred way. We are a pan-Dorset charity working across the county therefore this post will involve travel across Dorset and access to a suitable vehicle is essential with business insurance and a full driving licence.

This is an exciting time to join us at STARS Dorset as we continue to grow and develop our services throughout Dorset. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape and develop this new role and enhance our ISVA service. We are a supportive organisation providing opportunities to further develop your professional skills and knowledge as well as ongoing support through regular line management and clinical supervision.

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all sectors of the community. Please note we do not accept CVs. STARS Dorset is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and acceptable references.

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday, 5^th December 2021.

Interview date: Thursday 16^th December 2021

Start date: As soon as possible

For more information please contact Tracey Parsons, Lead ISVA on 01202 308842 or email [email protected]. Completed application forms should be sent to [email protected] bu Sunday 5th December.

Full Job Description: Download description here

Full Person Specification: Download description here