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DVVA are looking for a passionate and committed individual to support the development and delivery of our services, to develop and strengthen DVVA’s role as the Third Sector Interface in Dundee and to deputise for the CEO as required.
This is a unique opportunity to join and assist in the strategic leadership of DVVA as a part of our Senior Management Team Reporting directly to the CEO, the post holder will oversee the development and delivery of income generating projects including new and existing programmes. The post holder will represent DVVA on key strategic boards and strengthen and develop our partnerships throughout the third sector.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the voluntary sector and experience of networking between organisations and sectors. It is likely that the post holder will have an established track record in a leadership role whilst maintaining a flexible approach to their work. The post holder will provide line management and strategic support to our programme managers, and will also lead on safeguarding for the organisation.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
To provide support and assistance to the Dundee Women’s Aid team to enable the best possible service to be provided to service users.
KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Welcome women and children into refuge accommodation and carry out the admission process including explaining the occupancy agreement as well as the rules and conditions of stay.
- Provide an induction to new residents on the heating system, security of the premises and electrical equipment.
- Where appropriate assist women in refuge with the completion of forms, etc.
- Clean and prepare refuge properties for occupation by service users. This can include moving furniture, working at heights and some manual handling.
- Carry out weekly checks of refuge accommodation for Health & Safety purposes and ensure that flats are properly maintained.
- Report all welfare concerns to the appropriate manager.
- Arrange and coordinate any necessary refuge repairs with the necessary tradesmen.
- Respond to ad hoc Health and Safety checks including CCTV.
- Arrange and assist with routine Health and Safety inspections from outside agencies.
- Maintain and check periodically the inventory of furnishings, bedding, crockery, kitchen utensils, etc pertinent to each flat and arrange to repair or replace items where necessary.
- Complete minor DIY repairs and maintenance tasks including painting and decorating and building flat pack furniture.
- Ensure all refuge resources and stock are replenished, accessible and stored in a tidy manner.
- Assist in the update of refuge information packs for refuge properties.
- Contribute to team meetings and work plans.
- There may be a requirement to work outwith normal working hours on occasions.
- The post holder is required to travel extensively throughout Dundee. It is a requirement of the post holder to hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle with insurance cover for business use. Please note, applicants who do not meet this criteria will not be shortlisted.
BME Outreach Capacity Building/Key Case Support Worker (Tayside)
- Part time
- £26,810 pro-rata
- On site: Tayside
- Closing 15th March 2026
Shakti is a feminist Black Minority Ethnic voluntary organisation which offers information, emotional/practical support and refuge/temporary accommodation to all Black Minority Ethnic (BME) women and their children, who are experiencing or fleeing domestic abuse.
- Salary: £26,810 per annum (£16,086 pro-rata) + 10% pension
- Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week (3 days); occasional evenings/weekends
- Contract: 1-year fixed term
- Location: Tayside
Key Requirements: The post holder must be a bilingual speaker in a BME community language, preferably Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali or Arabic. The post holder will support Black and Minority Ethnic women, their children and young people experiencing and/or fleeing domestic abuse or forced marriage. Applicants ideally have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with Black and Minority Ethnic Communities; an understanding of the legislative and cultural issues surrounding domestic abuse/forced marriage. All applicants must have a minimum of SVQ Level III in Social Care or relevant qualification such as degree in Social Work or Community Education.