Justice Advocacy Worker

About RASAC P&K

Our Mission Working Together to end Sexual Violence

RASAC P&K is an established 3rd sector feminist, survivor‑centred organisation, we work towards our mission by providing a range of Support, Prevention and Advocacy services for survivors of sexual violence living across Perth and Kinross.

Who we're looking for

Are you passionate about supporting survivors of sexual violence and making a real difference? We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Justice Advocacy Worker to provide emotional, practical and specialist support to survivors engaging with, or considering engaging with the criminal justice system. You will work alongside partner agencies to improve survivor experiences, support access to vital services and raise awareness of our advocacy service.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional, practical and specialist support to survivors engaging with the criminal justice system.
• Work with partner agencies to improve survivor experiences and support access to vital services.
• Advocate on behalf of survivors and raise awareness of advocacy services.
• Support survivors dealing with trust, self‑esteem, self‑care, relationships, education, self‑harm or substance use as coping strategies.
• Maintain safe boundaries and adapt approaches to individual needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues, share knowledge and learning, reflect on practice, and appropriately challenge yourself and others.
• Travel across Scotland to support survivors to court (without transporting them).
• Maintain confidentiality, uphold respect, integrity, and innovation within the culture.

Qualifications and Experience

• Consistent and reliable work ethic with a whole‑person approach.
• Strong empathy, kindness, non‑judgmental attitude and confidence in maintaining safe boundaries.
• Ability to adapt support strategies to individual needs.
• Experience in working with survivors of sexual violence or similar vulnerable populations is desirable.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Willingness to travel across Scotland.

What we offer

• Full induction and training across a broad range of relevant areas, including Rape and the Justice System, Support Skills, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Suicide and Self‑harm, Feminism and Gender Based Violence, Commercial Sexual Exploitation, Boundaries and Confidentiality.
• Paid monthly external supervision and monthly supervision with line manager.
• Competitive salary £34,665 pro‑rata.
• Employer pension contributions.
• Generous annual leave of 42 days per year pro‑rata (inclusive of public holidays).
• Off‑street parking (on rota basis).
• Opportunity to be part of a mission‑led organisation, working with values and a supportive culture.
• Trial of a 4‑day week for full‑time workers; otherwise 35 hours across 5 days Mon‑Fri with occasional out‑of‑hours work.

Equality and Diversity

All women, young people and children, regardless of ethnic background, culture or sexuality, should have access to non‑judgemental, confidential support. We believe no one is to blame for any form of rape, sexual abuse or assault. We adhere to zero tolerance against sexual violence. Only females need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

RASAC is committed to the safety and welfare of all survivors and staff and employs a rigorous recruitment process and PVG checks.

Fixed‑term position until March 2027; future funding will be actively sought.