Argyll & Bute Women's Aid
Argyll & Bute Women's Aid

Charity registered in Scotland SC049375

We provide free and confidential support to women and children who have been affected by domestic abuse.

Current vacancies

Children and Young People’s Support Worker- Helensburgh

  • Full time or Part time
  • £26,460 – £28,775
  • On site: Based across Dunoon, Helensburgh, Cowal and Bute
  • Closing 28th August 2026

ABWA provides information, emotional/practical support, refuge accommodation and accommodation advice to all women, their children and young people who are experiencing domestic abuse from their current or ex- partner.

The CYP Support Worker will provide confidential, trauma- informed, age and stage appropriate support and information for children and young people within the ABWA refuge, and service.

The CYP Team works closely with ABWA’s Team Leader and colleagues.

Salary

  • Qualified: £28,775.25 + 8% pension (35 hours)
  • Unqualified: £26, 460 + 8% pension (35 hours)

SVQ level 3 in Childcare or HNC Childhood Practice or HNC in Childcare and Education or a willingness to work toward this.

Applicants can check their qualifications here.

Hours of work

1 x 35 hour post Monday – Friday 9-4.30pm *work out with these hours as required*

Or will consider

Job share / 2 part time posts 17.5 hours each *work out with these hours as required*

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure.

ABWA is an Equal Opportunities Employer: This post is restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, schedule 9.

What we offer

  • Great benefits for our employees which include:
  • Flexible working hours (where appropriate)
  • 8% pension
  • 25 days paid holidays and 12 days public holidays a year – pro rata for part time staff.
  • Maternity Leave / Parental Share Leave
  • Training
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Children and Young People’s Support Worker- Campbeltown

  • Full time or Part time
  • £26,460 – £28,775
  • On site: Based in Campbeltown or local area and providing outreach support in Oban, Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay areas.
  • Closing 28th August 2026

ABWA provides information, emotional/practical support, refuge accommodation and accommodation advice to all women, their children and young people who are experiencing domestic abuse from their current or ex- partner.

The CYP Support Worker will provide confidential, trauma- informed, age and stage appropriate support and information for children and young people within the ABWA refuge, and service.

The CYP Team works closely with ABWA’s Team Leader and colleagues.

Salary

  • Qualified: £28,775.25 + 8% pension (35 hours)
  • Unqualified: £26, 460 + 8% pension (35 hours)

SVQ level 3 in Childcare or HNC Childhood Practice or HNC in Childcare and Education or a willingness to work toward this.

Applicants can check their qualifications here.

Hours of work

1 x 35 hour post Monday – Friday 9-4.30pm *work out with these hours as required*

Or will consider

Job share / 2 part time posts 17.5 hours each *work out with these hours as required*

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure.

ABWA is an Equal Opportunities Employer: This post is restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, schedule 9.

What we offer

  • Great benefits for our employees which include:
  • Flexible working hours (where appropriate)
  • 8% pension
  • 25 days paid holidays and 12 days public holidays a year – pro rata for part time staff.
  • Maternity Leave / Parental Share Leave
  • Training
Shortlist