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Bystander Intervention Lead (10 positions)

Listed by Roehampton Students' Union

Applying

How to Apply To be considered for the role please submit a completed application form and equality and diversity monitoring form by e-mail to rsu@roehampton.ac.uk by 17:00 on August 1, 2022. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you would like to have an informal discussion about these roles, please contact rsu@roehampton.ac.uk to arrange a call with the recruiting manager.

Rate

up to £10.85 This post is offered to applicants who are students at the University of Roehampton.

Hours

Appointment will be made on a casual basis, with hours agreed during term time between the RSU and Bystander Intervention Leads.

Details

VACANCY DETAILS AND FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

APPLICATION FORM

EQUALITY & DIVERSITY MONITORING FORM

 

Principal Duties

  • Promote awareness of University’s Zero Tolerance stance on sexual harassment and assault by being present at events and during peak night-time hours.

  • Under the guidance of the RSU Staff/Shift Leader – and liaising with stakeholders and security – intervene where appropriate in problematic situations. 

  • Provide guidance and support to students affected by incidents including, but not limited to, sexual misconduct, intoxication, mental health and ensure the student has information on follow up support offered from the Wellbeing Services.

  • Handle initial disclosures of any nature and provide follow-up that is most appropriate after an event has ended. 

  • Ensure that incident reports are written within an event, and shift summaries written within 24 hours, and sent by email to key RSU staff. 

  • Attend regular supervision meetings with the Bystander Intervention Team, lead by the RSU to ensure the project is continually improving.

  • Be professional at all times when dealing with staff and other students. This includes, but is not limited to, giving reasonable notice when you are unable to work, responding to emails in a timely manner, following instructions from the RSU staff.

  • Uphold the job’s values outside of work, and ensure to not put the University into disrepute. 

  • Foster a culture for (staff and students) to intervene and to stand up to sexual harassment and assault by providing education and resources where appropriate. 

 

Person Specification: Bystander Intervention Lead 

Candidate selection criteria 

Key: E= Essential criteria, D= desirable criteria. A= considered at application, I= interview or assessment)      

The Person Specification focuses on the knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications required to undertake the role effectively. Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria. You will be assessed by your completed application form (A), at interview (I) and in some instances through an exercise (E). 

 

Requirements 

Essential 

Measured by: 

Education and Qualifications 

A current Roehampton student, preferably but not exclusively aimed at Postgraduate students, Mature students or students in their second/third year 

A 

Knowledge and skills 

A good understanding of consent and the importance of bystander intervention  

 

I 

Work experience  

Evidence of working within a team environment  

A/I 

Communication skills 

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

 

The ability to present confidently and in an engaging manner. 

 

The confidence to intervene and challenge others 

 

The confidence to liaise with key personnel for example, Wellbeing, Security and the RSU staff 

  

A/I 

 

I 

 

A/I 

A/I 

Other requirements 

A demonstrable understanding of equality and diversity, and professional conduct and their practical application within a student support environment.  

 

Positive, resilient and determined attitude. 

 

Demonstrable commitment to own professional development. 

 

The ability to adapt to different situations  

 

The ability to handle sensitive information 

A/I 

 

 

I 

 

A/I 

 

I 

A/I 

Desirable 

Experience of working in support or advising contexts or in a similar role. 

A/I 

 

Working in a late night event environment. 

First Aid Certification  

Mental Health First Aid Training  

A/I 

A 

A