Somerset and Avon Rape and Sexual Abuse Support (SARSAS)Is in Its Second Year of Developing

Somerset and Avon Rape and Sexual Abuse Support (SARSAS)is in its second year of developing services for women and girls with learning disabilitieswho have experienced sexual violence, at any point in their lives. We are seeking to recruit a part timespecialist service development workerto produce vital resources and effect positive outcomes for women in Bristol and surrounding areas.

The post holder will be based in our Bristol hub and work alongside an advisory and steering group, the SARSAS team and another part time specialist support worker for women with learning disabilities who will be leading on service user support and engagement and the development of a front line tool kit.

We work openly and professionally with our partner agencies to enable women to be more empowered, more resilient, more informed and improve their health and wellbeing. This post will hold only a small caseload so they can take the lead on the development of relevant resources and information for people with learning disabilities, their supporters and professionals.

This will include delivering workshops, attending events and promotional work within a multi-agency remit.

We are looking for an individual who enjoys development work and can effectively promote the rights of all survivors of any kind of sexual violence through trauma informed therapeutic services, liaison, advocacy and care co-ordination.

SARSAS is an independent charity adhering to Rape Crisis (England and Wales) National Service Standards. This post is funded by The 3 Guineas Trust

SARSAS strives to have attractive working conditions including flexible working hours, professional and personal development and support and supervision packages.

For application packs or more information contact ring our Bristol office on 0117 929 9556and speak to Ruth Wood, Service Development Manager.

For an application pack please visit our website:

Closing Date: Monday 20th November 10am.

Interviews will be held in: Bristol on 1st Dec 2017. Please can all candidates ensure they are available for an interview on this date.

Preferred start date: 3rd January 2018

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS (CRB) check and open to women only (exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1).

SARSAS is a Disability Confident committed employer.

Charity Registered in England No. 1126682 Company No 6738639