Essential 	Desirable	Methods of assessment	
Experience
	At least three years’ experience in providing trauma informed support to survivors of sexual violence and other forms of gender based violence using counselling skills and approaches 

Experience of working with women impacted by abuse and/or with complex support needs

Experience of assessment of needs / risks and developing support plans with survivors

Working in partnership with other agencies. 
	Counselling qualification to certificate or diploma level (or working towards). 

Experience of delivering outreach services

Provision and delivery of GBV related training	Application 

Interview 
	
Skills	Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to take accurate records for support sessions and for monitoring purposes 

Ability to work under pressure

Empathetic and empowering approach to support 

Demonstrate excellent planning and organising skills
	
Direct experience of using the OASIS or similar database recording system.
	Application 

Interview

Knowledge 

	Clear understanding of a feminist analysis of male violence against women.

A commitment to working within a single sex, women only environment.

A working knowledge of safeguarding legislation and risk assessments.
	Knowledge and commitment to the national Equally Safe strategy.

Knowledge of current legislation, policy and strategy relating to the violence against women agenda
	Application 

Interview
	
Personal qualities
	Proven commitment to providing trauma informed support service and interventions, to abuse survivors. 

Demonstrates resilience and self-care

Solution focussed approach to teamwork

Commitment to continuous professional development		Application 

Interview

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