Men and boys can, and do, recover from the impact of sexual abuse and violence. At First Step, we see the progress people make when they have the time and space to make sense of what has happened to them. If you have been a client of First Step and have completed your counselling but […]
Salary: £27,600.0000 FTE (pro rata) Actual £22,080.00 (0.8 of FTE)Hours of work: 30 hours per week Monday – Thursday (0.8 of FTE)Leave: 168 hours per annum excluding bank holidays (0.8 of FTE)Reporting to: Clinical LeadLocation: Alliance House, 6 Bishop Street, Leicester, LE1 6AFSubject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and successful completion of […]
Here at First Step we're excited to let you know that Isaak, a former client, has completed the Brighton Marathon on 7 April to raise funds for First Step. This is an amazing achievement and we're sure you join us in thanking Isaak for his dedication and hard work.In his GoFundMe page, Isaak says the […]
On Thursday 11 April one of our consultants is hosting a special awareness raising acoustic gig in aid of First Step Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland.Rai Waddingham, a local singer/songwriter, has been given the keys to the monthly SoundHive Social event at Duffy's Bar (Pocklingtons Walk, Leicester). This gives her free reign to invite artists she […]
The developing partnership between Quebrar o Silêncio and First StepI joined our outgoing CEO, Caroline Freeman, in conversation with Ângelo Fernandes – CEO of Quebrar o Silêncio – as they reflected on the developing relationship between their two organisations and what this means for the sector as a whole.
In partnership with Freeva, Quetzal and Leicester Rape Crisis, First Step is hosting the following event:Building resilience in the workplace for professionals who work with or come into contact with sexualised trauma.Date: Friday 15 March 2024Time: 1pm - 4.30pmVenue: Leicester Race course, Oadby, LE2 4ALThis is an exciting opportunity for professionals to engage in enriching […]
Role: Operations ManagerSalary: £36,000 FTE (pro rata)Hours of work: 30 hours per week (0.8 of FTE) Monday-ThursdayLeave: 168 hours per annum (excluding bank holidays) (0.8 of FTE)Accountability: Reporting to the CEOLocation: Alliance House, 6 Bishop Street, Leicester, LE1 6AFContract: Permanent. Subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and successful completion of 6-month probationary […]
"On average it takes men over two decades to disclose the sexual violence they have suffered. Trauma from abuse can lead to anxiety, depression, self-harm and even suicide. But, there are people who can help and it's never too late to talk". - Male Survivors Partnershiphttps://youtu.be/e19MPJNLcxk?si=zAf7KQJtA_v-QOMtThis week is Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week. […]
