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Sexual Violence Specialist - Supporting Adult Survivors, Lincolnshire Rape Crisis
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About Us
Lincolnshire Rape Crisis is growing, expanding and strengthening our specialist services across the county. We are a forward-thinking, dynamic and values-led organisation, committed to delivering high-quality, trauma-informed support to survivors of sexual violence and abuse.
As Lincolnshire’s experts in sexual violence and trauma, we are proud to deliver specialist, trauma-informed services that place survivors’ safety, dignity, choice and empowerment at the heart of everything we do.
We provide specialist support to survivors of all genders, including adults, children and young people across Lincolnshire. Our services are grounded in the belief that survivors should be listened to, believed, respected and supported to make informed choices about their own lives.
Our work is shaped by our service values of Feminism, Equity, Empowerment, Respect, Trust and Choices. We are committed to inclusive, anti-racist, anti-oppressive and survivor-centred practice.
Across all roles, we are looking for people who bring enthusiasm, understanding, compassion, strong personal and professional boundaries, and a clear commitment to the delivery of VAWG services. You will be expected to work in a trauma-informed, survivor-centred way that promotes safety, dignity, empowerment, intervention, choice and control.
All roles are based at our HQ in Lincoln. We do not offer home working for any roles.
As a feminist employer, we recognise that women's lives are often shaped by caring responsibilities, family commitments, health, financial pressures and other inequalities that can create barriers to accessing meaningful employment. We do not want this to deter you from applying. If you are successful in securing an interview, we welcome an open conversation about your individual circumstances and any flexibility you may need around your working pattern. While the operational needs of our services mean that we are unable to offer home working for any roles, we are committed to exploring, wherever reasonably possible, how working hours can support both the needs of the organisation and the individual.
Why Work for Lincolnshire Rape Crisis?
Joining Lincolnshire Rape Crisis means becoming part of an organisation that is ambitious for survivors, committed to social justice and invested in its staff. We recognise the skill, emotional resilience and dedication required to work with survivors of sexual violence, and we are committed to creating a workplace culture where staff feel valued, supported and able to develop.
We want to attract and retain excellent people. Our staff benefits and recognition offer is designed to support wellbeing, development, morale and long-term commitment, with a strong focus on positive mental and physical health.
Our Employment Benefits Include
- Fair and equitable pay that is competitive within the sector
- Accredited Living Wage Employer status
- 39 days’ leave including bank holidays, pro rata for part-time staff
- An additional day of leave in recognition of International Women’s Day
- A 36-hour standard working week
- Pension enrolment for new staff
- Maternity and adoption arrangements after six months’ service
- Sickness leave and discretionary paid special leave
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We are also committed to learning and development. At LRC, staff are encouraged to grow, build expertise and take ownership of their development. Our offer includes induction, in-person training, eLearning, bite-sized workshops, coaching, mentoring and qualifications. Staff also receive regular HR supervision with their line manager and the CEO to support personal and professional development.
Because our work is trauma-informed, we take staff wellbeing seriously.
We recognise that some applicants may have their own lived experience of sexual violence. Lived experience is not a requirement for employment and is not considered as part of our recruitment process.
If you are a survivor of sexual violence, we ask that a minimum of two years has passed since the incident(s) before applying. This reflects the emotionally demanding nature of our work and our commitment to the wellbeing of both our staff and the survivors we support.
Our Health And Wellbeing Benefits Include
- Onsite, in-person group supervision with peers, senior management and therapists
- Monthly one-to-one clinical supervision, or pro rata equivalent
- Regular away days and team-building activities
- Free access to the full Headspace app, with the option to share membership with up to five family members or friends
- Flexible working arrangements where appropriate
- Eye care support through a Specsavers voucher scheme
- Free refreshments at work
- Long-service recognition
- Dedicated support around reproductive health, including period pain, fertility and menopause support, delivered in partnership with the internationally renowned and respected women’s health company Hertility
- Access to hormone diagnostic testing, fertility testing, reproductive health screening and menopause consultations through Hertility
We are a growing organisation with a clear vision for the future. We are looking for people who want to grow with us, contribute ideas, work collaboratively and help shape the next stage of specialist sexual violence support across Lincolnshire.
We particularly welcome applications from people from the LGBTQI+ community and from individuals aged over 30, as we are committed to strengthening representation and ensuring our services reflect the communities we support.
Sexual Violence Specialist – Supporting Adult Survivors – Full time & Part time
This role will involve providing specialist, trauma-informed support to adults of all genders who have experienced sexual violence and abuse. You will work in a way that recognises the impact of trauma, prioritises emotional and physical safety, and supports survivors to make informed choices about their own lives.
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We are looking for someone who brings empathy, enthusiasm, strong boundaries and a clear commitment to empowering adult survivors. You will understand the importance of working within a specialist VAWG service, including the need to challenge victim-blaming attitudes, uphold confidentiality and provide non-judgemental, inclusive support.
This role is based at our HQ in Lincoln and will involve travel across Lincolnshire to deliver support from one of our outreach bases.
There is a potential development opportunity within this role to train as an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor, ISVA.
About You
Across all roles, we are looking for people who can demonstrate:
- A strong commitment to delivering specialist VAWG services
- Thriving in a team environment
- An understanding of trauma-informed practice
- A survivor-centred approach based on empowerment, intervention, choice and control
- Enthusiasm for supporting survivors of sexual violence and abuse
- Compassion, emotional resilience and professional integrity
- Strong personal and professional boundaries
- A commitment to inclusive, anti-racist, anti-oppressive and non-judgemental practice
- An understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and professional boundaries
- A commitment to supporting survivors of all genders
- A clear, strong and demonstrable commitment to Lincolnshire Rape Crisis’s service values of Feminism, Equity, Empowerment, Respect, Trust and Choices
Applicants should be able to show how they will uphold these values through trauma-informed, survivor-centred practice, strong personal and professional boundaries, and a commitment to challenging discrimination and prejudice.
Experience in specialist sexual violence services is welcome, but we are also interested in applicants with relevant transferable experience in areas such as advocacy, support work, counselling, youth work, domestic abuse services, helplines, mental health, safeguarding or crisis support, data collection, triage and assessments.
Application and Interview Process
To apply, please complete and submit an application form by Sunday 9th August 2026.
We Operate a Two-stage Interview Process
Stage one: Group interview
- Date: Thursday 13th August at 10:00 – 12:00
- Location: Lincoln
Stage two: One-to-one interview
- Dates: Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th August
- Location: Lincoln
Candidates successful at stage one will be invited to attend a one-to-one interview at stage two. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND THESE INTERVIEW DATES. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU CANNOT.
Throughout the application and interview process, we ask that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria for the role you are applying for. We also ask that you demonstrate a clear, strong and evidenced commitment to Lincolnshire Rape Crisis Service values, which can be found on our website.
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