Grampian Women’s Aid Board of Trustees is responsible for setting the strategic direction, ensuring that the charity complies with all its legal and regulatory requirements and that the charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard. The diversity of the Board is currently reflected with representation from all sectors including voluntary management, legal, HR and equality and diversity professionals. We would like to increase our board membership to women from all sectors and professions. An interest in the Women’s Aid movement and a commitment to our ethos is essential. Women only need apply. This post is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010). See website: www.grampianwomensaid.com and for more information please contact Alison Hay, Manager at E Mail: alison.hay@grampianwomensaid.com / Tel No: 01224 593381.

Grampian Women’s Aid Board of Trustees is responsible for setting the strategic direction, ensuring that the charity complies with all its legal and regulatory requirements and that the charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard. The diversity of the Board is currently reflected with representation from all sectors including voluntary management, legal, HR and equality and diversity professionals. An exciting opportunity has arisen within Grampian Women’s Aid for a woman who has flair and passion for the movement and finance. We require a woman who has a background in finance to be Treasurer on our Board of Trustees. An interest in the Women’s Aid movement and a commitment to our ethos is essential. Women only need apply (as this post is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010)). See website: www.grampianwomensaid.com Excellent training and support is provided -induction will include visits to refuge locations, meet with staff members, induction training with Scottish Womens Aid, Dynamics of Domestic abuse training, and meet with the auditors. Constant training and support will also be offered. A fantastic opportunity to join our Board of Trustees and help make a real difference in our vital work. For more information please contact Alison Hay, Manager, E Mail: alison.hay@grampianwomensaid.com or tel.: 01224 593381.

*How can you help victims of crime? Victims of crime often feel a range of emotions such as an anxiety, confusion and anger. It is Victim Support Scotland’s role to provide victims with both emotional and practical support. *What would I be doing? You will work with staff to receive information to confirm service users’ needs You will contact service users to arrange support via telephone, face to face appointments and webchat You will provide support based on the service users’ needs and agree next steps at the end of each contact You will feedback and agree follow-up actions with staff on arrangements for support *What do I need for this role? Communication skills An ability to actively listen to service users and anyone affected by crime A non-judgemental approach to working with people from all sections of the community The capacity to learn about the criminal justice system and understand the service user’s journey An understanding of confidentiality Good time management skills Access to a car or ability to use public transport

How can you support witnesses to crime feel at ease in court? Appearing in court as a witness can be very stressful. It is Victim Support Scotland’s role to support witnesses during their court visits. How would you help? You will work with staff members prior to court starting Offer information about and explain court procedures to service users Discuss service users needs by telephone or face to face Help witnesses feel more confident by taking them on court familiarisation visits Support service users on the day of the trial in court or other locations as appropriate Liaise with court officials on behalf of service users Feedback and agree follow-up actions with staff members. What do I need? Effective communication skills To actively listen to service users and anyone affected by crime A non-judgemental approach to working with people from all sections of the community The capacity to learn about the criminal justice system and understand the service user’s journey An awareness of confidentiality obligations Effective time management skills What benefits would I get? All reasonable expenses paid The offer of a reference for future work. The knowledge that you are providing help to an organisation that helps others. The opportunity to grow your skills personally and professionally.

Provide emotional support to anyone who has been affected by crime and asb through use of counselling skills, needs assessments and Individual support plans to help people normalise their situation. To provide information on the criminal justice system to those who have become involved with the police through no fault of their own and have no idea of what happens next. To assist people to claim for Criminal Injuries Compensation for serious injury, completion of Victim Impact Statements and sign posting to other agencies.

How can you support witnesses to crime feel at ease in court? Appearing in court as a witness can be very stressful. It is Victim Support Scotland’s role to support witnesses during their court visits. How would you help? You will work with staff members prior to court starting Offer information about and explain court procedures to service users Discuss service users needs by telephone or face to face Help witnesses feel more confident by taking them on court familiarisation visits Support service users on the day of the trial in court or other locations as appropriate Liaise with court officials on behalf of service users Feedback and agree follow-up actions with staff members. What do I need? Effective communication skills To actively listen to service users and anyone affected by crime A non-judgemental approach to working with people from all sections of the community The capacity to learn about the criminal justice system and understand the service user’s journey An awareness of confidentiality obligations Effective time management skills What benefits would I get? All reasonable expenses paid The offer of a reference for future work. The knowledge that you are providing help to an organisation that helps others. The opportunity to grow your skills personally and professionally.

Community Based Volunteer Role Description *How can you help victims of crime? Victims of crime often feel a range of emotions such as an anxiety, confusion and anger. It is Victim Support Scotland’s role to provide victims with both emotional and practical support. *What would I be doing? You will work with staff to receive information to confirm service users’ needs You will contact service users to arrange support via telephone, face to face appointments and webchat You will provide support based on the service users’ needs and agree next steps at the end of each contact You will feedback and agree follow-up actions with staff on arrangements for support *What do I need for this role? Communication skills An ability to actively listen to service users and anyone affected by crime A non-judgemental approach to working with people from all sections of the community The capacity to learn about the criminal justice system and understand the service user’s journey An understanding of confidentiality Good time management skills Access to a car or ability to use public transport - please note, we are especially interested in those that can travel from postcodes PA12 to PA1

How can you support witnesses to crime feel at ease in court? Appearing in court as a witness can be very stressful. It is Victim Support Scotland’s role to support witnesses during their court visits. How would you help? You will work with staff members prior to court starting Offer information about and explain court procedures to service users Discuss service users needs by telephone or face to face Help witnesses feel more confident by taking them on court familiarisation visits Support service users on the day of the trial in court or other locations as appropriate Liaise with court officials on behalf of service users Feedback and agree follow-up actions with staff members. What do I need? Effective communication skills To actively listen to service users and anyone affected by crime A non-judgemental approach to working with people from all sections of the community The capacity to learn about the criminal justice system and understand the service user’s journey An awareness of confidentiality obligations Effective time management skills What benefits would I get? All reasonable expenses paid The offer of a reference for future work. The knowledge that you are providing help to an organisation that helps others. The opportunity to grow your skills personally and professionally.

*How can you help victims of crime? Victims of crime often feel a range of emotions such as an anxiety, confusion and anger. It is Victim Support Scotland’s role to provide victims with both emotional and practical support. *What would I be doing? You will work with staff to receive information to confirm service users’ needs You will contact service users to arrange support via telephone, face to face appointments and webchat You will provide support based on the service users’ needs and agree next steps at the end of each contact You will feedback and agree follow-up actions with staff on arrangements for support *What do I need for this role? Communication skills An ability to actively listen to service users and anyone affected by crime A non-judgemental approach to working with people from all sections of the community The capacity to learn about the criminal justice system and understand the service user’s journey An understanding of confidentiality Good time management skills Access to a car or ability to use public transport

Community Based Volunteer Role Description *How can you help victims of crime? Victims of crime often feel a range of emotions such as an anxiety, confusion and anger. It is Victim Support Scotland’s role to provide victims with both emotional and practical support. *What would I be doing? You will work with staff to receive information to confirm service users’ needs You will contact service users to arrange support via telephone, face to face appointments and webchat You will provide support based on the service users’ needs and agree next steps at the end of each contact You will feedback and agree follow-up actions with staff on arrangements for support *What do I need for this role? Communication skills An ability to actively listen to service users and anyone affected by crime A non-judgemental approach to working with people from all sections of the community The capacity to learn about the criminal justice system and understand the service user’s journey An understanding of confidentiality Good time management skills Access to a car or ability to use public transport