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We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and especially welcome applications from women of colour.

Rape Crisis Scotland is seeking a Knowledge Exchange Lead to establish an online knowledge hub for the promotion and exchange of best practice, knowledge and information across the Rape Crisis movement in Scotland. Working in partnership with RCS colleagues, the 17 local Rape Crisis Centres and our website provider who will do the technical build, you will consult on the information and knowledge needs of the network, collate and review best practice resources, and work to ensure the portal is accessible, sustainable and meets the needs of users.

This post is funded by the UK Government until June 2022.

We are looking to recruit two part - time Support Workers. The ideal candidates will have significant experience in providing support to people using trauma informed support skills and have a sound knowledge of the impact of rape, sexual abuse and exploitation on survivors.

We offer a competitive salary, excellent terms and conditions and the opportunity to gain invaluable skills and experience.

We are looking for a Finance Manager to ensure all aspects of our organisation’s finances are carried out and that financial management information is available to the Chief Executive and Board for their decision making.

You will be required to handle all accounting processes of the organisation, support the organisation’s financial planning for sustainability and line manage administrative staff.

This position is open to women only (Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1).

Special conditions:

• The contract is on condition of funding
• You must be able to travel between our two offices
• Say Women will contribute generously to the pension scheme
• Initially the job will be on a 6 month probation period, which may be extended subject to performance.

SAY Women is a leading provider of services to sexually abused young women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Since 1991 we have pioneered projects and approaches which help young women survivors make progress in their lives, with the help of our support, safe accommodation and opportunities to learn coping strategies, skills for self-care and to feel more empowered.

Our practice is based on gendered analysis, a feminist perspective and trauma-informed approach.

Say Women provides support and accommodation for 8 young women who have experienced homelessness and sexual abuse. Our work with them follows the Judith Herman model, focusing on establishing safety, and then supporting young women’s recovery and their journey towards an independent tenancy and becoming reconnected with a social network and community helping them thrive.

This work is carried out in partnership with Shettleston Housing Association in one accommodation block with flats, and our office and support space, and an outreach flat (shared) nearby.

SAY Women strives to be an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from individuals who are disadvantaged and under-represented in the labour market. These posts are open to female applicants by exemption under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 and subject to PVG disclosure checks.