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LGBT Charter...
We welcome all women and young people in to our services, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, transgender identity, age, disability, and religious and cultural background.
We also welcome the LGBT Charter as it aims to safeguard Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people's human rights.
September Groups - Walking Group & Gardening Group now available
We are delighted to be able to offer some outdoor in person groups for women survivors to come along to - if you are interested in attending our groups please don't hesitate to contact our group worker at Ruth.Mellor@rasacpk.org.uk
RASAC P&K Multi Agency Online Visit
Our next Multi Agency visit is on June 30th 12noon - 1pm. Check out our poster for more information. For more information or to book your place please contact emily@rasacpk.org.uk
Up and coming Trauma Informed Training...
AIMS:
This online course aims to support practitioner understanding of the impact of trauma (with a focus on child sexual abuse and exploitation) on children, young people and adults.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
This session is aimed at frontline staff and managers in the public, private and third sectors across Perth & Kinross.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- By the end of the course, participants should:
- Have better recognition and understanding of the short and long term impacts of trauma
- Have increased awareness in identifying the immediate needs of trauma affected people
- Have increased understanding of supporting individuals affected by trauma to safely disclose
- Be more knowledgeable about the importance of encouraging and/or supporting people’s recovery following trauma
- Have increased awareness of the needs of workers exposed to the details of trauma experienced by others.
WHEN:
- 3rd June 2021 9.30 – 12pm
- 29th June 2021 9.30 – 12pm
- 19th August 2021 9.30 - 12pm
- 26th August 2021 9.30 – 12pm
- 17th November 2021 9.30 – 12pm
- 20th Jan 2022 9.30 – 12pm
TO APPLY FOR A PLACE:
Email RASAC P&K – admin@rasacpk.org.uk
Visit the PKC Child Protection Learning and Development Page to find out about other available learning opportunities and courses.
Make a difference - Come Work with us - Advocacy Worker
Advocacy Worker
Currently funded until March 2022
Salary: 21 hours per week, £29894 (pro-rata)
The Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre Perth & Kinross are looking for an Advocacy Worker to join our Support Services team. Part of the National Rape Crisis Advocacy Project, this role will provide specialist support and advocacy for survivors age 16+ who are considering reporting to police, or who are already engaged in the criminal justice system following a sexual crime. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and will work with a range of stakeholders. Experience of providing support and/or advocacy to individuals affected by trauma is essential, alongside a commitment to working within a gendered analysis of Violence Against Women. RASAC P&Kwelcome applications from black and minority ethnic women, LGBT women and women with disabilities. We require female applicants only and are exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Successful applicants subject to PVG.
To request an application pack please email recruitment@rasacpk.org.uk.
Closing date for applications: Friday 14th May 2021 at 12noon
RSSRelated downloads
Check out our May 2024 Community Newsletter. Follow the link and find out what we have been up to, how we can all get moving for better mental health and wellbeing and what activities we have planned over the next couple of months. -Our Support Services - Check out our service Videos -Mental Health Awareness Week - how our staff and volunteers use movement for their wellbeing -Survivors Voice - Beautiful photos and words by a survivor -Activities and Events - Activities that use movement and our Annual Fundraiser -RASAC in the Community - UHI Drop in, Multi Agency Training and Volunteering -RASAC Prevention - Young people voices being heard, making a change in society & the Youth Ambassadors -Thank You - Honda Perth and the Soroptimists
Check out our latest Newsletter looking at: -Our Support Services - Check out our new Videos -International Women's Day - Fundraising Night - Sticker campaign -Reaching out to the Community - UHI Drop in Support, OWLs Drop in Support & Conversation Cafes with hard to reach communities -Self-Care - Spa Day at Home -Survivor's Groups - What Groups are on till July 23 & some exciting new outdoor activities! -RASAC Youth Initiative - Student Ambassadors Recruitment & what the Youth Ambassadors have been up to. Check out our new Youth -Ambassador video by our Prevention Worker
RASAC P&K Annual Report 2022-2023
We welcome you to our Annual Report. This year we have added some audio and video to our Annual Report that you can interact with if you choose to do so. We hope you find this new format engaging and informative. Please be aware that viewing is recommended on a laptop/tablet/monitor and not a phone.
Down load our Newsletter or see the digital version on Sway... https://sway.office.com/OWv8EQAnmbWJfCJR?ref=Link
