Support Coordinator

Victim Support Scotland Empowering People Affected by Crime

Who We Are

Victim Support Scotland (VSS) 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 needs.

Our visionis that people affected by crime victims witnesses and their families are treated with dignity and respect and are at the heart of the justice in Scotland.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.Our missionat Victim Support Scotland is to ensure that those affected by crime receive high quality support that will help them recover from their experiences. We aim to do this by adhering to our own organisational values: Organisational Values

• Victims Are at the Heart of Everything We Do
• We Care
• We Work with Intent
• We Are Ambitious
• We Persevere
  
  

Everything we do is driven by our dedication to supporting and empowering victims and witnesses so they have improved health and well-being feel safer more secure and informed. We are an effective organisation that makes a lasting difference to the people we support and these values are reflected in the behaviours expected of all staff and volunteers.

VSS is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all of our service users and has a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG scheme checks in place to ensure this commitment is met.

What is the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Support Coordinator (Armed Forces) on a fixed-term contract basis for 2 years 30 hours per week. Working week will be between the following days and hours:

• Monday - Friday between 8am - 8pm & Saturdays 10am - 4pm

Salary band: 27598 - 36445 (pro-rata). Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point with progression subject to review - in line with VSS progression arrangements. A higher salary placing will only be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.

Primary location: Kirkcaldy Fife. Travel is not a daily requirement of the role however there will be occasions when travel across Scotland is necessary.

As part of this role you will provide specialist support to individuals from Armed Forces communities who have been affected by domestic abuse. Working in partnership with Scottish Womens Aid you will deliver tailored one-to-one support helping individuals feel safe listened to informed and empowered to make choices about their future.

Reporting to the Locality Manager you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality services across your locality ensuring support is accessible effective and responsive to the needs of victims and witnesses. You will contribute to the successful implementation of service plans and help ensure individuals receive the guidance and support they need at the right time.

A key aspect of the role will be coordinating and supporting a team of dedicated volunteers who provide services to Armed Forces communities affected by domestic abuse. You will lead on volunteer recruitment induction training development and ongoing supervision ensuring volunteers are equipped to deliver compassionate person-centred support. Through strong leadership and effective coordination you will help ensure services achieve positive outcomes for those who need them most.

If you are looking for a role with a purpose where you can really make a difference we want to hear from you!

Due to the geography of the area it is essentialyou have a full clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

This position is subject to rolling recruitment. Applications will be considered throughout the recruitment period and the vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should a suitable candidate be appointed.

Further details of this role are available in the job description Support Coordinator (Armed Forces)

Please note - This post will be subject to a satisfactory PVG check.

What we offer

Holiday

When you work for Victim Support Scotland your wellbeing is important to us. We offer an enhanced annual leave package of 39 days (pro-rata) holiday. 42 days (pro-rata) from Grade 6 and above.

Pension

Save for the further and join the Standard Life Pension. Your future self will thank you. Our generous employer contribution will help you plan for the future.

Support

Sometimes we all need support and a listening ear. Our free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme can support your mental emotional and physical wellbeing. We also offer enhanced maternity and paternity pay and access to a credit union.

Discounts

You will 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.

Flexibility and development

We are proud of our flexible and inclusive work policies which help you balance work and life. Supporting employee development is important to us we offer comprehensive learning and development opportunities.

Important Dates:

Interview dates TBC.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer please advise if you require any adjustments in the application process by contacting

Required Experience:

Senior IC