Support Officer (Harassment and Sexual Violence)

The University of Bath is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive community where students and staff can thrive both intellectually and personally.

As incidents of sexual violence, racism, hate crime, stalking, domestic violence, bullying, and harassment become increasingly complex, we recognise the importance of enhancing our support services and adopting innovative approaches. 

These exciting new roles will join the recently created Harassment and Gender-Based Violence Team within the Student Support and Safeguarding Department.

The role will:

• provide professional, specialist support to students affected by gender-based violence or harassment.
• empower students to make informed decisions, ensuring access to appropriate services and support.
• work closely with internal departments and external agencies to provide holistic care.
• contribute to developing a culture of respect through training, education, and awareness initiatives.

About you

We are seeking an experienced, knowledgeable and confident professional to provide specialist support to our student community. 

You will:

• be committed to a student led and trauma informed approach.
• have significant experience/and or a professional qualification in working with individuals who have experienced sexual violence and harassment.
• be experienced in working with individuals to assess and manage their risk and needs in relation to their experience.
• have a proven ability to manage a complex caseload.
• understand and demonstrate the importance of working collaboratively with others.
• be committed to raising awareness through training and other activities of the harm caused by gender based abuse.

Further information

There is a genuine occupational requirement to recruit a female to this vacancy due to casework requirements, and the majority of students accessing the services specifically request a female practitioner. 

We are seeking to recruit 2 full-time equivalent roles however we are flexible in approach as to how we achieve this, as such we welcome applications from those wishing to work both full and part-time hours (minimum 0.4 fte).

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Lisa Ring, Senior Case Manager at ljr57@bath.ac.uk.

A Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required for this role.

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