To provide confidential emotional support and signposting over live chat (typed messages online) to survivors of sexual violence.
Responding to written messages from survivors of sexual violence in real time. Using a range of skills to provide emotional support, and signposting to resources or other organisations where appropriate. Full training and useful information will be provided. Further details about the role are available in our role description available on our website or by emailing Kate@rsacc-thecentre.org.uk
No qualifications are needed as full training is provided.
Experience and skills in providing emotional support to others are beneficial
Further information is included in the person specification available on our website or by emailing Kate@rsacc-thecentre.org.uk
Training will be delivered through a mix of online evening sessions and in person Saturday sessions in Darlington
Volunteering will take place either at home or in our Darlington office
There will be a mix of day time and evening sessions available Mon-Fri
A full training course is provided prior to the role commencing
Shadowing sessions are arranged to build confidence
Quarterly volunteer development days for ongoing training/speakers/sharing best practice
Regular clinical supervision
Ongoing informal support
Annual appraisals
Reasonable expenses paid
Reduced price access to The Anti-Burnout Club
Access to ongoing training
Opportunities to apply for internal job vacancies where appropriate
References provided where appropriate
