I am recruiting a CARING and PASSIONATE Sexual Violence Group Worker on behalf of a fantastic service in the Pontypool area. I am keen to speak with candidates who are dynamic, inquisitive, have a passion for rights, diversity and inclusion and want to fight alongside those who may not have a voice.
You will be supporting women and young people meet who have experienced rape, sexual violence or childhood abuse at any time in their life providing them with an individually tailored support package that will allow the individual to have increased feelings of safety, improved health and wellbeing and are better informed and empowered to act on information
You will provide a trauma-informed response to individuals who have experienced sexual violence, supporting them to access interventions on a needs-led basis. You will facilitate group work, develop group- based opportunities and encourage participation, ensuring that the needs and feedback of people who engage with this support remain central to service development.
This position is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1. It is also subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
* Salary: £24,000
* Hours: 35 Hours per week
* Contract: Fixed term to March 2026 (possibility of extension)
* Shifts: Monday to Friday (Flexible start and finish times)
* Location: Pontypool with possibility of agile working
Benefits of the Sexual Violence Group Worker Role:
* Generous Annual Leave up to 32 days
* Pension
* Life Assurance
* Employee Assistance Program - supports your health and well-being at home and work
* Flexi Working
* Paid Company Sick Pay & Emergency Dependent Leave
* Real Living Wage Employer
* Bike to work scheme, among other benefits.
As a Sexual Violence Group Worker, you will be responsible for the following:
* Provide a trauma-informed, friendly and responsive service to people engaged with the service.
* Provide opportunities for peer support and buddying at group sessions.
* Provide a range of group-based opportunities in response to the needs and wishes of individuals accessing support.
* Manage relationships with external suppliers, sourcing and engaging different providers to deliver a menu of wellbeing activities and therapies.
* Provide and develop support structures for family and friends of people who have experienced sexual violence.
* Manage group facilitation effectively, ensuring groups are equitable, inclusive and accessible.
* Provide a needs-led and person-centred response to group members, signposting to further support as appropriate.
* Collaborate with Communications, Engagement and Development colleagues
* Promote group work opportunities.
* Contribute to the continued development of evaluation and feedback methods for individuals engaged with group work.
* Ensure co-production is at the heart of our specialist sexual violence group provision.
* Contribute to relationship building with statutory and third sector services, encouraging referrals and promoting pathways to support.
* Provide information and signposting to training, further education and employment opportunities.
* Manage the recording of all contact with, and work done for individuals, including keeping accurate records of group delivery and attendance.
Requirements of the Sexual Violence Group Worker:
* Worked within a Trauma informed service that has supported individuals within a similar service
* A driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential
* Have an understanding of domestic violence and abuse, including the impact on victims and their children
* Understand child protection issues and how to effectively safeguard
* Experience in engaging with external agencies
* Strong crisis management skills
* Excellent IT and communication skills
* Ability to provide practical and emotional support
* Ability to manage own workload
* Ability to work alone and as part of a team
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