Children and Young people's Support Worker
- Part time
- £25,308 pro-rata
- Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire
- Closing 9th July 2023
- Advertised from 12th June 2023
- 17.5 hours a week, mornings. Permanent, initially for 12 months with extension dependent on continued funding being secured. £12654.06 plus flat rate payment for on-call.
- Holidays – 43 days of which 9, including 6 Public Holidays, are fixed. 3% pension contribution. It is expected that a significant proportion of annual leave will normally be taken during school holidays.
Role
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.
Application notes
For an informal discussion about our current vacancies please text 07738 259399 to arrange a mutually suitable time.
Closing date: 23.59 p.m. Sunday 9 July
Interviews will be held in Cumbernauld on Thursday 13 July 2023
Only women are eligible to apply for this post due to Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010). North Lanarkshire Women’s Aid welcomes applications from women from all sectors of the community
Previous applicants need not apply.
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Cedar Group Work Coordinator
- Part time
- £27,067 pro-rata
- East Renfrewshire
- Closing 29th September 2023
Women’s Aid South Lanarkshire and East Renfrewshire is a domestic abuse service operating across South Lanarkshire & East Renfrewshire.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to introduce, develop, co-ordinate and facilitate CEDAR ( Children Experiencing Domestic Abuse Recovery ) group work programme in East Renfrewshire.
The successful applicant will be experienced in supporting women, children and young people who have lived with domestic abuse and have a proven track record of working with a wide range of partner agencies in achieving strategic outcomes.
You will be enthusiastic and committed, with an ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences and advocate Women’s Aid South Lanarkshire and East Renfrewshire’s feminist philosophy and mission.
CEDAR is a 12-week therapeutic group work programme for children and their mothers recovering from domestic abuse. The programme provides a valuable and important intervention promoting the recovery of children through strengthening the mother child relationship. Please refer to the CEDAR website cedarnetwork.org.uk for further information.
As a new project , the focus of this post is to develop, promote, deliver and evaluate the CEDAR programme. Please refer to the job description and person specifications for further details.
For all posts we seek applicants to advocate WASLER’s feminist philosophy and mission.
We offer a generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days per annum and 12 public holidays (pro rata)
Fife Women’s Aid are looking to recruit support workers to join our Women’s Support Team.
Candidates should have good communication skills and a passion for supporting recovery from domestic abuse.
The successful applicants will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in health and social care or other relevant subject, or a 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 on their own as well as part of a team. 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 women’s services. This will be at 6.30pm on Tuesday 19th September. 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.
If you would like further information about the post, please contact Kate McCormack at kate.mccormack@fifewomensaid.org.uk to arrange a time for a call.
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.
Women’s Support and Advocacy Worker with MARAC
- Full time
- £24,092 – £26,919
- Fife
- Closing 4th October 2023
Fife Women’s Aid are looking for a full-time member of staff to join our existing MARAC team, working with women experiencing domestic abuse who are at high levels of risk.
If you want to help make a difference in the lives of women, children and young people with experience of domestic abuse, have direct experience of providing one to one person-centred support, an understanding of the causes and impacts of domestic abuse along with good interpersonal skills then you may be the person we are looking for. Applicants will have at least 2 years’ experience of working in a support or advocacy role. The MARAC team is a small supportive team with a wealth of experience to share with new workers. Training will also be provided for the successful candidates.
The successful applicant will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in health and social care or other relevant subject, or a 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 on their own as well as part of a team.
Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA MARAC services. This will be at 6.30pm on Wednesday 27th September. 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 Kate McCormack at kate.mccormack@fifewomensaid.org.uk to arrange a time for a call.
Fife Women’s Aid are delighted to be launching a new service for women experiencing domestic abuse and are looking to recruit a full-time support worker to develop this service.
The role will involve providing ongoing flexible support to women in their own accommodation, with a focus on harm reduction and tenancy sustainment within the community. The service will work in accordance with the Housing First principles and will enhance our existing service provision for women who have experienced domestic abuse.
Applicants should have good communication skills and a passion for supporting recovery from domestic abuse.
The successful applicant will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in health and social care or other relevant subject, or a 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 on their own as well as part of a team.
Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA women’s services. This will be at 6.30pm on Monday 2nd October. 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.
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