- Advertised from 21st July 2023
- 35 hours per week. Permanent contract (subject to funding)
Role
Job Purpose:
The role of the Duty/Complex Needs Support Worker is to provide a confidential, safe and supportive information service to women and agencies who contact Edinburgh Women’s Aid (EWA) through the crisis phone line and/or ‘drop in’ service. Where complex needs are assessed, the worker will ensure delivery of the complex needs service in line with funder requirements by delivering direct services; ensuring effective links and partnerships with mainstream and third sector addiction, criminal justice and mental health support services.
Application notes
Closing date: 9am Monday 14 August 2023
Interviews will take place in person on Tuesday 22 August and/or Thursday 24 August 2023.
This role is subject to Adult and Child PVG scheme membership.
Edinburgh Women’s Aid strives to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. Women only need apply under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.
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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.
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.
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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