The Peer Support Worker will support the delivery team in a range of areas. Saoirse covers South Lanarkshire and is delivered in collaboration between Liber8 Lanarkshire and Woman's Aid South Lanarkshire & East Renfrewshire (WASLER). This is a Fixed Term 2 year post

This service works with women and girls throughout South Lanarkshire who are affected by domestic abuse / violence and alcohol/ substance use – whether they are affected currently, have been in the past, or are at risk. Filling the existing gap in services for this group, this service will help women to keep safe, grow in confidence and feel empowered to re-join their communities as valued, contributing citizens.

If you are passionate about issues affecting women, including substance use and gender-based violence, and have experience of project development and implementation – we’d love to hear from you

Women’s Aid South Lanarkshire and East Renfrewshire (WASLER) have delivered domestic abuse services across South Lanarkshire for more than 30 years. We provide an outstanding level of service provision to support the needs of women, children and young people who have experienced, or are presently experiencing domestic abuse.

We are seeking to recruit a suitably experienced woman to fulfil the role of Property and Maintenance Worker

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the refuge accommodation is maintained to a high standard, is fit for purpose and safe.

The role involves turnaround of void properties, completion of all void health safety, reporting/managing repairs, general admin duties in relation to the accommodation, replenishing of refuge stock, all cleaning duties and minor DIY tasks such as painting, building flat pack furniture and hanging pictures. This is a very busy role and the post holder will have a proactive approach and attention to detail. As all our accommodation are self-contained properties it is essential the post holder has a driving licence and use of a car.

What is on offer for the Property and Maintenance Worker?

• 25 days annual leave per annum
• 12 public holidays per annum
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Training and Development
• Discounted high street shopping vouchers
• 10% pension contribution
• Mileage