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Scottish Gov increases funding to Rape Crisis Centres in Scotland during Covid 19 outbreak

RASAC P&K would like to extend our thanks to the Scottish Government @scotgov for the announcement of additional funding for Rape Crisis Centres across Scotland. During this challenging time, RASAC P&K are working hard to make the necessary changes to our service in order to ensure that vital support continues to be provided for survivors living in Perth & Kinross. We are thankful to the Scottish Government for responding to the needs we outlined earlier last week and during this very busy time it has given us the ability to ensure we have the additional resources we need to work remotely, safely and confidentially. To read the formal announcement please see: https://www.gov.scot/news/support-for-victims-of-domestic-violence-during-covid-19-outbreak/

All Face to Face appointments to stop...

Please Note:

We care for the health of our staff, volunteers and the women we work with so RASAC P&K will be closed to all face to face appointments from the 18 March. We are still available for all referrals, phone support, email support and text support. If you have any questions please give us a call on either 01738 626290 or the RASAC Helpline 01738 630965. We Listen, Believe and Support.

We are Hiring! Young People’s Therapeutic Support Worker

We are Hiring! Come join the RASAC P&K Team!

Young People’s Therapeutic Support Worker
30 hours per week, £27037 (pro-rata)

The Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre Perth & Kinross are looking for a highly motivated and committed worker with a proven track record of providing therapeutic support to young people affected by trauma. This post, funded by Children in Need until September 2021, involves the provision of therapeutic support, information and advocacy services to young survivors age 12-18. Experience of delivering one to one support and/or counselling is essential alongside experience of assessing and responding to risk in relation to sexual abuse and exploitation. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders is necessary.

We require female applicants only and are exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Successful applicants subject to enhanced disclosure checks.

For an application pack please download from Goodmoves.org.uk. For further information please telephone 01738 626290 (ext. 5) or email admin@rasacpk.org.uk but please note RASAC P&K are closed from Monday 23rd December – Friday 3rd January.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 15th January, 12 noon

Winter Holiday Closure

Winter Holiday Closure

We will be closed from Monday 23^rd December, Re-opening on Monday the 6^th January 2020

The Rape Crisis Helpline will be open every evening from 6pm till midnight (apart from the 25^th and 31^st Dec 7pm – 11pm)

08088 01 03 02

If you have been sexually assaulted in the last 7 days you can access the Sexual Assault Referral Network (SARN) throughout the holiday period. Call 0300 365 2001 and a worker will call you back as soon as possible.