- Advertised from 12th July 2023
- 21 hours per week
Role
Shakti is a feminist Black Minority Ethnic voluntary organisation which offers information, advocacy, emotional/practical support and refuge/temporary accommodation to all Black Minority Ethnic women and their children, who are experiencing or fleeing domestic abuse. We currently have the following vacancies.
1. BME Key Case Support Worker (based in Edinburgh)
Post is full time 21hr per week; fixed term contract until 31st March 2028, funded by City of Edinburgh Council.
Salary: £14,292 pro rata (£23,820 per annum) +10%pension
2. BME LGBTI Key Case Support Worker (Maitri (LGBTI Project) (based in Edinburgh)
Post is part time 21hrs per week; fixed term contract until 31st March 2025, funded by Scottish Government DES fund.
Salary: £14,292 pro rata (£23,820 per annum) +10%pension
The above post holders
- will support Black and Minority Ethnic women, their children (if any), and young people who are experiencing and/ or fleeing domestic abuse due to their sexuality and/or gender identity.
- ideally have experience of working with Black Minority Ethnic (BME) communities. Must have good knowledge and understanding of equalities issues and the issues affecting BME women, children, and young people, understanding of the legislative and cultural issues surrounding Gender-Based violence, domestic abuse, honour-based abuse such as forced marriage and female genital mutilation, and their effects on Black Minority Ethnic women, their children, and young people.
Applicants must have a minimum of SVQ Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 6 or above to meet registration requirements of SSSC or relevant qualification such as degree in Social Work or Community Education or willingness to self-fund.
The post holder will ideally be a bilingual speaker in one of the BME community languages.
All the above posts
• Involve unsocial and flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Successful applicants will be subjected to disclosure checks through the PVG Scheme.
• ‘Women only need apply for these posts under paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010’.
Application notes
Closing date for all the above posts is Wednesday 9th August by 12 noon.
For application pack, please call 0131 475 2399 or email info@shaktiedinburgh.co.uk. We do not accept CV’s. We regret that late applications cannot be accepted.
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Refuge Accommodation Worker
- Part time
- £22,932 pro-rata
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 18th December 2025
Job Purpose: To maintain and upkeep refuge accommodation buildings and interiors, and to assist women and accompanying children to feel comfortable and settled in refuge accommodation.
A satisfactory Disclosure Scotland Adult and Child PVG scheme membership check is required for this position.
Full details can be downloaded below.
CYP Support Worker (Maternity Leave Cover)
- Part time
- £30,740 pro-rata
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 15th December 2025
We’re looking for a compassionate and dedicated Children and Young People’s Support Worker to join our team at Edinburgh Women’s Aid. In this role, you will provide essential support to children and young people who are experiencing, or have experienced, domestic abuse.
·28 hours per week
·£30,740 (pro-rata £24,592)
·Temporary – for a minimum of 9 months, with the possibility of extension depending on duration of maternity leave.
A satisfactory Disclosure Scotland Adult and Child PVG scheme membership check is required for this position.
Children, Young People and Family Support Worker
- Full time
- £26,563 – £29,652
- On site: Fife
- Closing 15th January 2026
Fife Women’s Aid are looking to recruit a full-time member of staff to provide advice, advocacy, support and services to children, young people and families who have experienced domestic abuse. Applicants should have experience of providing support in a relevant social care setting.
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.
The successful applicant 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. An ability to cover on-call is an advantage (additional payments are made for this role).
Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA children, young people and family support services. This will be at 6.30pm on Tuesday 6th January 2026. Please confirm your attendance to info@fifewomensaid.org.uk and we will send you details of the zoom meeting. We hope to see you there.
Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offering competitive terms and conditions.
Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement for this post.
If you would like further information about the posts, please contact Cheryl Horn, Team Manager, at cheryl.horn@fifewomensaid.org.uk
Fife Women’s Aid are looking for a Housing Management Worker to join our team looking after refuge accommodation and ensuring it is presented to a high standard. Candidates should be willing to work as part of a team and be flexible in their approach.
Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA housing management services. This will be at 6.30pm on Wednesday 21st January 2026. Please confirm your attendance to info@fifewomensaid.org.uk and we will send you details of the zoom meeting. We hope to see you there.
Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offering competitive terms and conditions.
Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement for this post.
If you would like further information about the post, please contact Sheila Chappell, Business Manager on 07714 609389.
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