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Volunteer & Community Engagement Officer

Salary: £25,000

STARS Dorset is an independent charity, working throughout Dorset to support anyone who has been affected by any form of sexual violence. We provide a range of specialist support services to our clients including children and young people

We are growing and expanding across all of our services. To help sustain this growth in the long term we are seeking to appoint a full-time Volunteer & Community Engagement Officer. This role will form part of the overall development of the team at STARS Dorset Rape Crisis.

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated, highly motivated and creative individual to provide support to our volunteer team. You will work with the different service leads to support and develop the volunteer team. The successful candidate will:

Will work with the Head of Operations to recruit and induct new volunteers
Provide day to day support to the volunteer team
Promote STARS Dorset at community engagement events
Develop engagement tools that support the overall ethos and mission of STARS Dorset
Work with the Business Development Officer to deliver STARS social media strategy
Work alongside staff, volunteers, trustees and outside agencies

About you

You will have a passion for the work of STARS Dorset and a desire to ensure quality services for our clients. You will have an interest in work being carried out nationally in the area of sexual trauma. With a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for awareness raising locally and nationally.

To carry out this role successfully you will be a team player with good communication skills and be able to manage and prioritise your own workload. You will have good people management skills and the ability to support volunteers in their role. You will also have good IT skills and experience of using MS Office Suite. Attention to detail is crucial.

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

Closing date: 5^th October 2022

Interview date: 12th October 2022

Start date: As soon as possible

For more information please contact Natalie Giles on 01202 308840 or email [email protected]

Please read the full job description below and fill in the application form.

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STARS Dorset

Part-time Adult Independent Sexual Violence Advisor

Salary £21,000-£23,000 (FTE)

Dependent on experience & qualifications

STARS Dorset is the only specialist rape crisis service in Dorset supporting victims and survivors of rape and sexual abuse. We have seen an increase in the number of referrals being received for our specialist services which have grown rapidly over the past two years. We currently have a vacancy for a part-time ISVA to support adult clients for 22hrs a week worked Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. This post is based from our Poole centre but willingness to cover our Dorchester centre is a requirement.

The successful candidate will provide practical and emotional support to clients aged 18yrs 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.

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. 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: This post will be closed when enough applicants have been received

Start date: As soon as possible

For more information please contact Tracey Parsons, Lead ISVA on 01202 308842 or email [email protected]g

Please read the full job description below and fill in the application form.

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Independent Sexual Violence Advisor

Full-time or part-time considered

Salary £25,000 - £27,000

Dependent on experience & qualifications

STARS-Dorset Rape Crisis is a specialist rape support centre supporting victims and survivors of rape and sexual abuse. We have seen an increase in the number of referrals being received for our specialist support services which have grown rapidly over the past two years. Additional funding has now been secured to enable us to appoint an additional full-time ISVA to join our existing team with a focus on engaging and supporting male clients, the funding is confirmed until 31^st March 2028.

The successful candidate will provide practical and emotional support to clients aged 16 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 male clients and be able to work evenings and weekends to meet our clients’ needs.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated frontline practitioner who has experience of supporting vulnerable and often complex individuals enabling 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 with our administration centre based in Poole. This post will involve travel across Dorset and access to a suitable vehicle is essential with business insurance and a full driving licence.

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all sectors of the community. Please note we do not accept CVs. For more information please contact Tracey Parsons, Head of Adult ISVA services, [email protected]

Closing date: Wednesday 14^th September noon

Interview date: Tuesday 4^th October 2022

Start date: As soon as possible

Please read the full job description below and fill in the application form.

Click here for the Full Job Description

Click here for the Application Form

STARS – Dorset Rape Crisis 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. Please note due to the Commissioners requirements this role is only open to male applicants and is exempt from The Equality Act 2010.

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