Trauma-Informed Harassment & Sexual Violence Support Officer

University of Bath; Bath; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Relocation allowance

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

University of Bath is seeking an experienced professional to provide specialist support to our student community. You will assess and manage risk and needs related to gender-based abuse, working in a trauma-informed, student-led framework.

The role requires handling a complex caseload and collaborating with colleagues to raise awareness through training and activities. The post is part-time (29.2 hours/week) for 12 months, and a Basic DBS check will be required.

Qualifications

• Significant experience and/or a professional qualification in working with individuals who have experienced sexual violence, domestic abuse and harassment.
• Experience in assessing and managing risk and needs related to individuals' experiences.
• Commitment to a student-led and trauma-informed approach.
• Proven ability to manage a complex caseload.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Commitment to raising awareness through training about gender-based abuse.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support to our student community.
• Assess and manage risk and needs related to experiences of gender-based abuse.
• Promote a student-led and trauma-informed approach in practice.
• Coordinate and manage a complex caseload effectively.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver holistic student support.
• Deliver training and awareness activities on the harms of gender-based abuse.

Skills

Experience with gender-based violence

Trauma-informed practice

Job description

University of Bath is seeking an experienced professional to provide specialist support to our student community. You will assess and manage risk and needs related to gender-based abuse, working in a trauma-informed, student-led framework.

The role requires handling a complex caseload and collaborating with colleagues to raise awareness through training and activities. The post is part-time (29.2 hours/week) for 12 months, and a Basic DBS check will be required.