Job Description

Victim Support Scotland \xe2\x80\x93 Empowering People Affected by Crime. We put victims and witnesses at the heart of everything we do so they are heard, have improved health and well-being, feel safer, more secure, and informed and that we are an effective organisation, that makes a lasting difference.
Who We Are? Victim Support Scotland provides support and information to people affected by crime and campaigns for victim and witness rights. Regardless of whether a crime has been reported, or when it happened, our services are free, confidential, and tailored to individuals\xe2\x80\x99 needs. Our vision is that people affected by crime \xe2\x80\x93 victims, witnesses, and their families \xe2\x80\x93 are treated with dignity and respect and are at the heart of the justice in Scotland. Our mission is to ensure that all those affected by crime receive high quality support that will help them to recover from their experiences. All our work is guided and underpinned by our six core principles of being engaging and compassionate; inclusive and accessible; person-centred; adaptive, flexible, and responsive; collaborative; and knowledgeable and skilled. Now is the time to join Victim Support Scotland, helping us work towards the ambitions of our 5-year plan: Empowering people affected by crime: VSS Strategy 2021-2026. What is the role This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Support Co-ordinator , working 25 hours per week (Permanent) + 10 hours per week Fixed Term Contract (FTC) to support victims and witnesses impacted by Anti Social Crime within their local area and linking in with relevant partners to provide advocacy for those impacted by ASB crime. Primary location: Irvine Community Office, however you will be expected to cover all areas of South West (Ayrshire, Dumfries and Galloway, Dunoon, Inverclyde and Dunbartonshire) locality. Reporting directly to a Locality Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring, within your Service(s), that VSS\xe2\x80\x99s local service development and delivery plan is being implemented within your geographical area(s). Service delivery is provided by a team of skilled and knowledgeable volunteers, you will be responsible for planning their deployment to ensure that the service delivered meets the desired outcomes of victims and witnesses of crime, our service users. Responsible for all aspects of a volunteer engagement with VSS at your services, including recruitment, induction, learning and development, ongoing performance management and support. Contributing to business planning and co-ordination ensuring that continuous learning takes place to monitor that the outcomes of service users are being met. If you are looking for a role with a purpose, where you can really make a difference, then this may be the role for you. What you\xe2\x80\x99ll need to be successful We are looking for someone who is experienced in a similar role and can evidence of continuing professional development, effective leadership style, able to build confidence, motivate and improve performance. Analytical skills, must be able to understand, collect, analyse, report and present data. The ability to challenge stereotyping, prejudice, discrimination and bias. Good working knowledge of the voluntary/charity sector is required, as is a willingness to be flexible in working hours and able to travel as required. Further details of this role are available in the job description - - Support Co-ordinator Please note - This post will be subject to a satisfactory PVG check, references, and proof that you have the right to work in the UK. What we offer? When you work for Victim Support Scotland, your wellbeing is important to us. Not only do we offer an enhanced annual leave package of 39 days (Pro-rata), but you will also have access to our free health cash plan which includes cover for you and your family across a range of benefits, which include, dental cover, access to a virtual GP, counselling, legal support and discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets, retail and much more. In addition we offer a generous pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay and access to a credit union. Supporting employee development is important to us and we offer comprehensive learning and development opportunities. Closing date \xe2\x80\x93 Sunday 12 November 2023 at Midnight