A well-established charity SARAC (Sexual Abuse Rape Advice Centre) who for 30 years have given confidential support for people in Burton, Lichfield, Tamworth, Uttoxeter, Swadlincote and South Derbyshire who are at risk of or have experienced sexual violence and/or rape at any time in their lives.
We pride ourselves on working as a trauma-informed agency, understanding our clients, volunteers, and our staff force, with Accredited ‘Employers against abuse’, working towards our LGBTQ+ and OfQual certification, alongside receiving the prestigious ‘Queens Award for Voluntary Service’ in 2022 and nominated Staffordshire’s High Sheriff’s Award Winner in 2022. In addition to this, we are the selected Mayor’s Charity of Choice for 2024.
SARAC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees, volunteers, and visitors feel valued, respected, and supported. We actively encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ members, and others. We welcome and celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences that each individual brings to our team.
SARAC makes a positive contribution to a strong and safe community and recognizes the right of every individual to stay safe. SARAC is committed to ensuring the protection of young people and vulnerable adults at risk through the development and implementation of effective Safeguarding policies and practices. An enhanced DBS check will be carried out for this role with a check against the Children Barred List.
Our Values
*Compassion - We treat people with compassionate understanding and give them a voice.
*Invest - We invest in people to provide a confident, highly trained team.
*Respect - We respect and value difference and provide equal and inclusive access to all our services.
*Educate - We connect non-judgmentally with our local community to raise awareness and educate.
*Empower - We empower people to recover, heal, and rebuild their lives.
*Challenge - We courageously challenge societal attitudes that condone and collude with sexual violence.
The Role
This role will focus on working with the ethnic minority communities and those of other protected characteristics communities, as defined by the Equality Act 2010, of Burton and the surrounding district. The purpose of this role is to increase our visibility through online presence and community activities within minority communities, tackle stigma, myths, and taboo subjects around sexual abuse and violence, including rape, and promote healthy relationships, making SARAC’s 1:1 support inclusive and accessible. Exploring cultural acceptance and awareness around sexual abuse, violence, and exploitation. This role also carries Safeguarding Officer responsibilities.
About you
In order to succeed in this role, you will have current knowledge of our sector, proficiency in best practices, knowledge of relevant legislation i.e. Equality Act 2010, and experience of translating equality initiatives and strategy into tangible results. An essential attribute is the ability to understand sensitivities related to the ED&I agenda and devise innovative strategies to enhance engagement with our support services. Experience working on disability-related matters would be beneficial, though not an essential requirement.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
* To develop, co-ordinate and deliver EDI and community development activities in conjunction with SARAC’s strategic objectives, focused on breaking down barriers with local providers and communities.
* To maintain the current support services and outreach group activities.
* To recruit and support our ‘Community Ambassadors’ who will be available to support the group work within our communities.
* Maintain presence on SARAC’s social media platforms - Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram by creating and posting content on activities and events.
* Safeguarding responsibilities; promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children, young people, and vulnerable adults for whom they’re responsible or come into contact with.
* Networking, developing partnership working, maintaining relationships, and fostering new collaborative working.
* Set up staff and volunteers EDI training to ensure your knowledge is shared, understood, and embedded into our values.
* To confidentially design and deliver training on your expert knowledge to external partners.
* Remain up to date with local, national, and international EDI policy and practice, acting as a source of knowledge and a channel for communications.
* Ensure appropriate data is identified, analyzed and used to identify areas of focus and track progress.
* Act as a key link between the CEO and the Board of Trustees, working in partnership to ensure the flow of communication, best practice, initiatives, and support.
* Champion all aspects of EDI within the work of SARAC’s systems, working positively and proactively and considering all stakeholders.
* Undertake appropriate planning (defining project deliverables, success criteria, benefits management, data management, dependencies, change control, risk management, safeguarding, and resource/cost) for identified EDI activities.
* Ensure that deliverables, objectives, and outcomes of the projects are achieved as specified, within timescales, to budget and to agreed quality standards.
* Produce and present comprehensive highlight reports to relevant stakeholders as required.
* Budget holder for the project, maintaining records and spending accordingly.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues across SARAC to facilitate the effective delivery of EDI projects and activities.
* Meet targets as set out by Reaching Communities funding requirements.
* Help the CEO complete an annual and final evaluation for the project.
We would encourage a conversation around the role and you can arrange this by contacting recruitment@sarac.org.uk
Application form, Job Description & Person Specification - via our website www.sarac.org.uk (CV's cannot be accepted)
Application Deadline: 31st January 2025, submitting your application form to recruitment@sarac.org.uk
Interviews: 6th February 2025 (in person)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed-term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £25,200.00 per year
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* HR: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burton-On-Trent DE14
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