Sexual Violence Specialists

Bring Your Skills to Work That Matters

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, choice and control.

All roles are based at our HQ in Lincoln. Roles 1 and 2 will also involve travel across the county of Lincolnshire, delivering support from one of our outreach bases. For these roles, applicants must be able to drive and have access to their own vehicle.

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
• 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. 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.

Roles Available

Role 1. Sexual Violence Specialist – Adults – 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.

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. Applicants must be able to drive and have access to their own vehicle.

There is a potential development opportunity within this role to train as an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor, ISVA.

We particularly welcome applications from people from the LGBTQI+ community and from individuals aged over 40, as we are committed to strengthening representation and ensuring our services reflect the communities we support.

Role 2. Sexual Violence Specialist – Children and Young People – Full time & Part time

This role will involve providing specialist, trauma-informed support to children and young people of all genders who have experienced sexual violence and abuse. You will deliver support that is age-appropriate, creative, empowering and grounded in safety, trust and choice.

We are looking for someone who understands the impact of trauma on children and young people, and who can work sensitively with young survivors, families, carers and professionals. You will bring enthusiasm, patience, strong personal and professional boundaries, and a clear commitment to ensuring that children and young people are heard, believed and supported to regain a sense of control.

A clear understanding of safeguarding, professional boundaries and the wider VAWG context is essential.

This role is based at our HQ in Lincoln and will involve travel across Lincolnshire to deliver support from one of our outreach bases. Applicants must be able to drive and have access to their own vehicle.

Role 3. 24-Hour Support Line and Live Chat Worker – A range of shifts available

This role will involve providing trauma-informed emotional support, information and signposting through our 24-hour support line and live chat services. You will respond to survivors and supporters of all genders with calmness, compassion and understanding, often at moments of crisis or distress.

We are looking for someone who can communicate sensitively, listen without judgement and support people to feel heard, validated and empowered. You will bring strong personal and professional boundaries and understand the importance of offering choice, respecting autonomy and delivering VAWG services in a way that is inclusive, survivor-led and trauma-informed.

Enthusiasm for providing accessible support, including by phone and online, is essential.

This role is based at our HQ in Lincoln.

Successful applicants for this role must be available to attend all required training dates and times, without exception, regardless of their confirmed working shift pattern. Working shifts will not begin until all required training has been completed. All training is paid.

Mandatory paid training dates

Week 1

Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.
Monday 29 June, Tuesday 30 June, Wednesday 1 July, Thursday 2 July and Friday 3 July
9.00am–5.00pm

Week 2
Tuesday 7 July, Wednesday 8 July, Thursday 9 July and Friday 10 July
9.00am–5.00pm

Week 3
Tuesday 14 July, Wednesday 15 July, Thursday 16 July and Friday 17 July
9.00am–5.00pm

Week 4
Tuesday 21 July
9.00am–5.00pm

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, 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.

For the Sexual Violence Specialist – Adults and Sexual Violence Specialist – Children and Young People roles, applicants must be able to drive and have access to their own vehicle due to countywide outreach delivery.

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.

Application and Interview Process

To apply, please complete and submit an application form by 15 May 2026.

We operate a two-stage interview process:

Stage one: Group interview
Date: Monday 18 May 2026
Location: Lincoln

Stage two: One-to-one interview
Dates: 20, 21 or 22 May 2026
Location: Lincoln

Candidates successful at stage one will be invited to attend a one-to-one interview at stage two.

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. xwzovoh

Applicants must be available for the group interview on Monday 18 May 2026 and, if successful, for a one-to-one interview on 20, 21 or 22 May 2026.

The start date for all roles is 1 July 2026.