- Advertised from 25th October 2023
- plus contributory pension. 35 hours per week, exclusive of lunch breaks.
Role
Hemat Gryffe Women’s Aid are recruiting a Women’s Support Worker (Refuge & Follow on) to support women admitted to refuge and when they are leaving refuge to help them settle into permanent accommodation via the follow-on service.
About Hemat Gryffe Women’s Aid
Established in 1981, Hemat Gryffe women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and Scotland’s first women’s aid project providing refuge accommodation, outreach, and follow-on services to women, children, and young people primarily from the Asian Black and Minority Ethnic community experiencing domestic abuse, forced marriage and honour-based abuse.
About you
You will have experience of working with vulnerable women from minority ethnic backgrounds experiencing gender-based abuse.
You will be bilingual and speak English and Hindi, Punjabi, or Urdu
All staff are expected to promote equality and anti-discriminatory practices working with women primarily from the Asian, Black and Minority Ethnic Community experiencing domestic abuse, forced marriage and honour-based abuse.
Qualification Requirements:SVQ Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 6 or above to meet registration requirements of SSSC. Training will be provided to achieve this work-based qualification.
Application notes
Closing Date: Friday 24th November 2023 at 5pm
For an application pack, please email recruitment@hematgryffe.org.uk or visit hematgryffe.org.uk. Please note CVs are not accepted.
Please note, only those selected for interview will be contacted and previous applicants need not apply.
Please note: Women only need apply (under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010).
Funder: Scottish Government Delivering Equally Safe Fund: fixed term contract to 31 March 2024.
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Hemat Gryffe Women’s Aid helps women, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse, forced marriage and honour-based abuse primarily from the Asian, Black and Minority Ethnic Community.
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It is essential that you have experience of working with women who have experienced gender-based abuse. A suitable qualification that meets with Scottish Social Services Council housing support registration is required. The nature of our work requires a commitment to the feminist analysis of domestic abuse and to the values of Hemat Gryffe Women’s Aid. It is essential that you are bilingual and speak English and Hindi, Punjabi, or Urdu.
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- Full time
- £28,702
- On site: Providing services throughout East Ayrshire
- Closing 2nd August 2024
Do you have experience of supporting vulnerable women? Are you passionate with the energy and commitment to provide high quality support for women who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse? Do you have knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse and a reflective, sensitive, non-judgemental approach? Can you work in a way that promotes safety and empowerment?
If so, we would like to hear from you.
This post requires a minimum SVQ Level III in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
Funded by East Ayrshire Council
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- Part time
- £28,701 pro-rata
- On site: Based in Kilmarnock, providing services throughout East Ayrshire
- Closing 2nd August 2024
Do you have experience of working with vulnerable women? Are you passionate with the energy to provide high quality support for women living in refuge who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse? Are you able to demonstrate a flexible, practical and positive approach to working with children and young people? Do you have an understanding and awareness of domestic abuse and a reflective, sensitive, non-judgmental approach? Can you work in a way that promotes equality and empowerment? If so we would like to hear from you.
This post requires a minimum SVQ Level III in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
Funded by East Ayrshire Council
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