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.
The post holder 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 you will 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 must be a bilingual speaker in a community language; preferably Hindi and/or Urdu and/or Punjabi and fluency in English.
Post involves unsocial and flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
Successful applicants are subject to enhanced disclosure and “women only need apply for this post under paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010”.
Closing date for all the above posts is 2nd October 2023 by 12 noon.
An application pack can be downloaded below or 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.