North Lanarkshire Women’s Aid (NLWA), based in Cumbernauld, provides a specialist support service to women, children and young people who are experiencing domestic violence in the Cumbernauld and Kilsyth area.

Following a period of development and reprioritisation initiated by the Board in late 2022 we are now seeking a Manager who will continue this work, provide strong leadership to a committed and enthusiastic team and an excellent standard of service delivery to enable women, children, and young people to live free from domestic abuse.

The postholder will have a background managing crisis services, ideally with Women's Aid experience, and will be able to demonstrate a commitment to feminist values.

She will work with the Board to develop a strategic plan, identify and secure ongoing funding and work in partnership with local organisations to support the delivery of North Lanarkshire Council's strategic objectives addressing gender based violence.

NLWA is funded by the Scottish Government's Equally Safe Fund and the National Lottery Community Fund.

35 hours a week, 9.00 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. (inc 30 minute unpaid lunch break) Monday – Friday

Evenings and weekends as required on a rota basis to provide on-call support to women in our refuge accommodation. An additional payment is made for this.

As the successful applicant you will be able to demonstrate a high degree of motivation and organisation, have the ability to lead and develop a team and to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the service. You will also have a passion for improving the lives of families who have experienced abuse.

You must hold, or gain within 18 months of appointment at your own expense and in your own time, the appropriate practice and management qualifications to enable registration with the SSSC as the Manager of a Housing Support Service. A full list of the approved practice and management qualifications can be found here. Managers in Housing Support Services - Scottish Social Services Council (sssc.uk.com) This information should be checked prior to application.

Membership of the PVG Scheme for both Vulnerable Adults and Children is also a requirement for this post.

To provide support to children and young people affected by domestic abuse in the Cumbernauld and Kilsyth area. The posts are based in our office in central Cumbernauld and the postholders will deliver support in local primary and secondary schools and in the community.

17.5 hours a week, mornings 9 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. Monday – Friday

Evenings and weekends as required to provide on-call support to women in our refuge accommodation. An additional payment is made for this.

About North Lanarkshire Women’s Aid

NLWA is a feminist organisation working for women, children and young people who are or have experienced domestic abuse. We provide information, support, and safe, confidential accommodation to women, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse. The nature of our work requires a commitment to the values and ethos of Women's Aid.

The successful applicants will undertake the initial assessment of children and young people referred to our service and implement and monitor appropriate support plans liaising closely with other members of the NLWA team, school staff and other professionals as required.

The successful applicants will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in childcare or other relevant subject, or equivalent experience and willingness to work towards a qualification at their own expense and in their own time. They will be able to demonstrate a high degree of motivation and have the ability to work as part of a team as well as flexible hours to suit the needs of families. They will also have a passion for improving the lives of families who have experienced abuse.

Membership of the PVG Scheme for both Vulnerable Adults and Children is a requirement for this post.

This post is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund until mid 2024. The initial contract is for 12 months from the date of appointment with any extension dependent on continued funding being secured.

To support women, children, and young people to live free from domestic abuse. You will do this by creating opportunities to help them identify the level and nature of support that best meets their individual needs. You will help them to identify abusive behaviours and tactics to help them better understand their experiences of abuse and provide them with information about options available to them, and respecting the choices they make.

30 hours a week, 9.30 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. (inc 30 minute unpaid lunch break) Monday – Friday

Evenings and weekends as required to provide on-call support to women in our refuge accommodation. An additional payment is made for this.

About North Lanarkshire Women’s Aid

NLWA is a feminist organisation working for women, children and young people who are or have experienced domestic abuse. We provide information, support, and safe, confidential accommodation to women, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse. The nature of our work requires a commitment to the values and ethos of Women's Aid.

The successful applicants will undertake the initial assessment of women, children and young people referred to our service and implement and monitor appropriate support plans liaising closely with other members of the NLWA team and other professionals as required.

The successful applicant will have a relevant SVQ 3 or Professional qualification suitable for registering with SSSC as a housing support worker or the willingness to work towards a qualification at their own expense and in their own time. You will be able to demonstrate a high degree of motivation and have the ability to work as part of a team as well as flexible hours to suit the needs of families. You will also have a passion for improving the lives of families who have experienced abuse.

Membership of the PVG Scheme for both Vulnerable Adults and Children is a requirement for this post.

This permanent post is funded by the Scottish Government’s Delivering Equally Safe Fund, initially until 31 March 2024.

To provide administrative support for NLWA which provides support and refuge to women and children affected by domestic abuse in the Cumbernauld and Kilsyth area. The post is based in our office in central Cumbernauld for 17.5 hours a week worked during our office hours 9 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Monday – Friday.

NLWA is a feminist organisation working for women, children and young people who are or have experienced domestic abuse. We provide information, support, and safe, confidential accommodation to women, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse. The nature of our work requires a commitment to the values and ethos of Women's Aid.

The successful applicant will provide administrative and financial support including tasks associated with the management of our refuge accommodation. They will liaise closely with other members of the team, the Board and suppliers.

Applicant will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in business administration or other relevant subject, or equivalent significant office experience. A willingness to work towards a qualification at their own expense and in their own time would be an advantage.

They should have excellent communication and IT skills, good time management and organisational skills and be willing to work as part of a team and be flexible in their approach.

Satisfactory completion of a Basic Disclosure is a requirement of this post.

One of 2 Intake workers who are the first point of contact for our service during office hours 9 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Monday to Friday. This post is 15 hours a week covering mornings

Evenings and weekend working as required to provide on-call support to women in our refuge accommodation. An additional payment is made for this.

About North Lanarkshire Women’s Aid

NLWA is a feminist organisation working for women, children and young people who are or have experienced domestic abuse. We provide information, support, and safe, confidential accommodation to women, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse. The nature of our work requires a commitment to the values and ethos of Women's Aid.

The successful applicant will be the initial contact for enquiries to our service and will assess queries to ensure women experiencing domestic abuse receive appropriate support from the team.

Applicants will be educated to at least SVQ level 3 or equivalent in social care/community justice or a willingness to work towards a qualification at their own expense and in their own time.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation and have the ability to work as part of a team. They will also have a passion for improving the lives of women and children who have experienced abuse.

Membership of the PVG Scheme for both Vulnerable Adults and Children and the ability to be registered with SSSC are requirements for this post.

North Lanarkshire Women’s Aid Ltd (NLWA) is a voluntary organisation based in Cumbernauld providing a confidential service offering valuable information, support and temporary accommodation to women and their children who have experienced domestic abuse in the Cumbernauld Kilsyth, Stepps, Moodiesburn, Chryston, Mount Ellen and Gartcosh areas. NLWA also campaigns to raise awareness of this issue and supports other domestic and sexual violence services throughout the area. Referrals mainly come from Social Work, educational professionals and Housing in addition to self referrals.

As a Limited Company and registered Scottish Charity, North Lanarkshire Women’s Aid is controlled by an independent voluntary Board of Directors drawn from the local community and is also accountable to funders including Scottish Government and the National Lottery.

North Lanarkshire Women’s Aid works in partnership with other Women’s Aid organisations throughout Great Britain to maintain an “open door” policy which allows women to access Refuges in any part of the country if they feel the need to move out of their local area.

We believe in equality of all people regardless of race, nationality, gender, age, sexual orientation or ability. We BELIEVE all women and children who come to us for support. We believe women and children have a right to live free from all forms of violence and abuse and that society has a duty to recognise and defend this right. Domestic violence is a violation of human rights.

About the Roles

NLWA is looking for up to 2 committed women with a strong background in one or more of the following areas:

• being a Charity Trustee, Education, Finance, Health, Housing

to join the 4 members currently on our Board guiding the strategic and operational direction of the organisation.

We would also welcome applications from women who may not have Board experience but who are passionate about creating a better future for those who have been affected by domestic abuse.

You do not need to know everything there is to know about domestic and or sexual abuse, but you will need to prove that you are interested in our work, be reliable, action focussed and committed to our principles and values.

Board meetings take place monthly at our office in Cumbernauld. The positions are voluntary but we will provide you with training and support and pay your expenses.

North Lanarkshire Women’s Aid is committed to promoting equality and diversity and positively welcomes applications from women from all sections of the community. Under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 only women need apply.

North Lanarkshire Women’s Aid have delivered domestic abuse services across the Northern Corridor of North 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 experiencing domestic abuse.

We are currently seeking to recruit 1 part time, suitable experienced, skilled, and qualified woman to fulfil the role.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of an Integrated Women’s Support Service. The post holder will be required to provide information, advocacy, advice and support to women who contact North Lanarkshire Women’s Aid as well as carrying out trauma informed assessment and intervention.

Applicants must be qualified to SVQ level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent in a relevant qualification.

Driving Licence and access to a car is essential.

The successful candidate will be subject to PVG and reference checks

North Lanarkshire Women’s Aid have delivered domestic abuse services across the Northern Corridor of North 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 experiencing domestic abuse.

We are currently seeking to recruit 1 part time suitably experienced, skilled and qualified woman to fulfil the role.

The role of the Children and Young person’s support worker will be to enhance the service by providing preventative, crisis intervention and ongoing casework support to children and young people who are directly or indirectly exposed to the issues of domestic abuse.

Applicants must be qualified to SVQ level 3 childcare & early years or equivalent in a relevant qualification. Experience of working with children and young people is essential and knowledge of the impact that domestic abuse has upon their development is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

Driving Licence and access to a car is essential.

North Lanarkshire Women’s Aid have delivered domestic abuse services across the Northern Corridor of North 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 experiencing domestic abuse.

We are seeking to recruit 1 full time suitable experienced, skilled, and qualified woman to fulfil the role.

The post holder will be responsible for the provision of administrative support for the organisation. You must be flexible and adaptable to changing workloads and have good communication and IT skills. Including proficiency in Microsoft Office Programmes. You must be honest, hardworking, and self-motivated and can work as part of a team.

We are looking for someone who is positive, creative, and accountable, with the ability to build positive relationships with partner organisations, service users and our staff.

The Post is initially for 6 months with the possibility of becoming permanent.

The successful candidate will have a SVQ level 3 or equivalent in business administration or another relevant subject.

The successful candidate will be subject to PVG and reference checks.