To apply for this role and view the job description please click on the link below:

https://careers.luminate.ac.uk/jobs/job/Sexual-Violence-Liaison-Officer-PartTime/1320

About the Role

Part-time 18.5 hours per week

Working at both Leeds conservatoire and University Centre Leeds

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Student Support team based at Leeds Conservatoire and University Centre Leeds, working with higher education staff and students as a Sexual Violence Advisor.

The Sexual Violence Advisor will provide specialist advice and support to students and staff, including awareness-raising campaigns, approaches to support and complaints handling, and Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO) duties.  Manage a caseload of students across Leeds Conservatoire and University Centre Leeds where there is a harassment and/or sexual violence or misconduct concern. 

Please apply as soon as possible as the role may close before the advertised closing date if we have a sufficient number of applications.

What You Will Do

• Lead on relevant campaigns for both staff and students, such as induction activities, online training modules, raising awareness 
• Working with and signposting to relevant external agencies
• Primary contact with students and staff who report cases of harassment and sexual violence/misconduct
• Provide specialist support in cases around sexual violence, domestic violence, and stalking, supporting the reporting party to make informed choices. 
• Managing a caseload of students, from the point of reporting to final resolution, in cases of harassment, sexual violence and/or misconduct. 

About You

• Recent work experience in a similar role
• Up to date knowledge and experience on a range of safeguarding issues
• Able to work with vulnerable people and possess the skills to maintain professional boundaries working alongside them
• Adept at working in a trauma-informed manner, acknowledging that trauma can impact victims in different ways, and offering support with this as a priority
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with people from all areas of the community 
• Experience of working with a range of partners and referring into their services

Benefits

We have a great range of staff benefits which include:

• Annual leave entitlement 
  • Support Staff 39 days plus Bank Holidays, pro rata for Part Time staff
• Generous Pension schemes
  • Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card) and Vivup. 
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements

About The Group

Luminate Education Group is a collective of education providers based in Yorkshire with one clear purpose: to make a positive difference to people’s lives through genuinely transformative education and training.

University Centre & Leeds Conservatoire both deliver HE provision to students.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.