Galway Rape Crisis Centre
The Lodge,
Forster Court,
Galway
‘Our aim is to break the silence surrounding sexual abuse
and sexual violence in our community by providing a quality
counselling and support service as well as working towards
an end to cultural and societal tolerance of these issues
through lobbying and education.’
REVISED CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION IS
MONDAY 11th JANUARY 2016
Please read the information pack carefully before filling in the
application form.
Sexual Assault Treatment Unit (SATU) Psychological Support Workers
Galway Rape Crisis Centre provide a 365 day a year, 24 hour call out service to the
Sexual Assault Treatment Unit (SATU) where our volunteer support workers provide much
needed emotional and psychological support to people in the immediate aftermath of a
sexual assault/ rape. Volunteer support workers are on call and respond to call outs as
appropriate.
What is expected from a Volunteer SATU Support Worker
 To fully attend our training course which provides excellent training to support a
person in crisis in the aftermath of a sexual assault. (See attached for dates).
 To complete 10 hours of personal therapy whilst training (cost incurred by
volunteers). We have arranged a low cost option with some therapists locally.
 A minimum of two years commitment is essential.
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 To be on call for 3 shifts per month.
Daytime – Mon – Fri – 9.30am to 5.30pm (5 shifts)
Night – Sun – Thurs – 5.30pm to 9.30am (5 shifts)
Weekends – Fri – Sat 5.30pm – 5.30pm and/or Sat – Sun 5.30pm to 5.30pm (2 shifts)
All volunteers choose shifts that are convenient to them e.g. you can do Monday daytime,
Wed night and Fri (24hr), this would equal to your monthly commitment. Or alternatively
pick 3 weekend shifts or 3 night shifts or 3 day shifts.
 Attend monthly group supervision.
 Role of Roster Manager once in the two year commitment, this requires diverting
the telephone to the on call Support Workers.
 Work as part of a team.
 Not to be afraid of the issues we deal with at the centre.
 To support two of our fundraising events, church gate collection in November and
Flag day in March
We provide
 Full training.
 Monthly Supervision (attendance is compulsory)
 Support from the Volunteer Co-ordinator and the centre.
 Out of pocket expenses whilst volunteering.
 The opportunity to be part of a small organisation with dynamic and passionate staff
members and volunteers, who provide a much needed service for Galway and
surrounding counties.
The selection process involves the following stages:
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Application form
Interview
Participation in the RCC training together with 10 shifts on duty as part of a
placement program.
At successful completion of training, being invited to join the centre
A minimum commitment of 2 years after completion of training.
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SATU Training Dates 2016
Please make sure you are available for ALL the dates listed here.
Weekends:
Friday,
February 5th,
Saturday, February 6th,
6.30pm- 9.30pm
9.00am-4.00pm
Friday,
February 26th,
Saturday, February 27th,
6.30pm-9.30pm
9.00pm-4.00pm
Friday,
March 11th,
Saturday, March 12th,
6.30pm-9.30pm
9.00am-4.00pm
Friday,
April 8th,
Saturday, April 9th,
6.30pm-9.30pm
9.00am-4.00pm
Friday,
April 22nd,
Saturday, April 23rd,
6.30pm-9.30pm
9.00am-4.00pm
Friday,
May 6th,
Saturday, May 7th,
6.30pm-9.30pm
9.00am-4.00pm
Standalone Dates:
Thursday, April 14th,
6.30pm-9.30pm
Thursday, 31st March,
6.30pm-9.30pm
Saturday, May 21st,
9.00am-4.00pm (Induction Day)
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Galway Rape Crisis Centre
The Lodge,
Forster Court,
Galway
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION IS
MONDAY 11th JANUARY 2016
How do I send in my application?
By email only to: [email protected] (Any queries to this email please.)
Please do not send applications by post.
Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Mobile:
e-mail:
Date of Birth:
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What is your motivation to apply for the role of SATU support worker at
Galway Rape Crisis Centre?
Please list any relevant experience from your own life. (For example being a
carer, or supporting a friend emotionally.) Please describe the challenges in
this situation and how you dealt with them. What did you gain from the
experience?
Please list any relevant volunteering or professional experience you may
have. What were the challenges in this role and how did you deal with them?
What did you gain from the experience?
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Have you any experience of personal work? (i.e. Have you attended
counselling for yourself, used body work, workshops, group work or any other
form of healing work). How many sessions of this work did you attend
approximately of each therapy?
How do you feel you gained from the experience of personal work?
During the training, we ask trainees to undertake a minimum of 10 hours
personal psychotherapy at their own cost. (We do have a list of therapists
who operate a sliding scale.) Can you and are you willing to make this
commitment? How do you feel you would gain?
What is your definition of sexual violence?
Why do you think rape happens in our society?
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What would your response be to a woman who had become pregnant as a
result of rape?
What do you think you would gain both personally and/ or professionally from
volunteering in the role of SATU support worker?
What are some of the challenges you think you may face in this role?
What do you think it may be like for you working with people in the immediate
aftermath of sexual assault or rape?
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Please give a personal statement (approximately 300 words) why you think
you would be suitable for this role and also addressing your potential
challenges in this work.
Please provide two referees.
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Please tick all that apply:
1.
Can you commit to 100% to all dates of the training?
2.
Can you commit to 2 years service?
3.
Would you have daytime availability for shifts (not essential)?
If you were called for an interview (30 minutes duration), what is your
availability generally during the week? Please give as many time slots as
possible. Daytime weekday availability much appreciated.
Day
Monday
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Saturday
Time
Morning
9.00am1.00am
Afternoon
1.00pm4.00pm
Evening
4.00pm8.00pm
Your signature:
Date:
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION IS
MONDAY 11th JANUARY 2016
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