Family Support Worker (women, children and young people)
- Part time
- £25,308 pro-rata
- NLWA office, Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire
- Closing 14th May 2023
- Advertised from 18th April 2023
- Actual salary for 30 hrs pw is £21692, plus flat rate payment for on-call. 30 hours a week, Monday - Friday. Permanent.
- Holidays – 43 days of which 9, including 6 Public Holidays, are fixed. 3% employer’s pension contribution.
Role
To support women, children, and young people to live free from domestic abuse. You will do this by creating opportunities to help them identify the level and nature of support that best meets their individual needs. You will help them to identify abusive behaviours and tactics to help them better understand their experiences of abuse and provide them with information about options available to them, and respecting the choices they make.
30 hours a week, 9.30 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. (inc 30 minute unpaid lunch break) 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 women, children and young people referred to our service and implement and monitor appropriate support plans liaising closely with other members of the NLWA team and other professionals as required.
The successful applicant will have a relevant SVQ 3 or Professional qualification suitable for registering with SSSC as a housing support worker or the willingness to work towards a qualification at their own expense and in their own time. You 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. You 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 permanent post is funded by the Scottish Government’s Delivering Equally Safe Fund, initially until 31 March 2024.
Application notes
For an informal discussion about our current vacancies please text Sandra on 07738 259399 to arrange a mutually suitable time.
Closing date: 23.59 p.m. Sunday 14 May.
Interviews will be held in Cumbernauld on Tuesday 30 May 2023.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
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
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MARAC Co-ordinator (Falkirk)
- Part time
- £20,000 pro-rata
- CEA Offices and Larbert Police Station
- Closing 29th September 2023
Committed to Ending Abuse (CEA), formerly Falkirk & District Women’s Aid, is seeking to recruit a part-time Marac Co-ordinator. Marac is a multi-agency risk assessment conference which is a process that identifies the highest risk victims of domestic abuse. The purpose of this role is to co-ordinate the Falkirk Marac meetings, conduct research, and create reports for the Marac and ensure all actions are undertaken to safeguard victims from serious harm or homicide.
CEA is a registered Scottish Charity and a Company Limited by Guarantee with a Board of Directors. CEA offers an inclusive service committed to ending all forms of abuse.
We provide support to anyone regardless of age, beliefs, ethnicity, faith, gender, sexual orientation, and race.
The post will commence as soon as possible. The post holder will require successful reference checks, enhanced PVG checks and police clearance and will be expected to work closely with partner agencies. This post is currently funded until September 2026. Two days will be working within CEA Offices and one day will be working from Larbert Police Station.
Benefits such as generous annual leave entitlement and an additional day off on your birthday. Company pension scheme. Resources costs are covered, external and internal supervision costs are covered, and CDP training is supported.
For further information please contact Lisa Marie Pert/Operations Director by e-mail: Lisa@cea.uk.com
This post will be subject to police vetting and enhanced PVG clearance.
Independent Domestic Abuse Advocate (IDAA)
- Full time
- £25,750
- CEA Offices, 21 Wellside place, Falkirk, FK1 5RL
- Closing 29th September 2023
Committed to Ending Abuse (CEA), formerly Falkirk & District Women’s Aid, is seeking to recruit a full-time Independent Domestic Abuse Advocate (IDAA). CEA Ltd operates an integrated three-stage trauma recovery model and whilst all staff are expected to work across these areas, the particular focus of this post is Stage One Crisis Recovery. The purpose of which is to keep women, men, and their children safe, free from further serious harm/homicide and to enable recovery from Trauma.
The purpose of this post is to provide an independent advocacy service to women, men who have experienced domestic abuse and are assessed to be at very high risk and possibly at risk of repeat victimisation and have therefore been referred to the MARAC (Multi-agency Risk Assessment Conference).
The post holder will work directly with clients, in conjunction with MARAC colleagues, on a short to medium term basis. They will also formally advocate for individuals within professional advocacy settings providing a true reflection of the views and wishes of the clients they represent to ensure a coordinated community response.
The postholder will also carry a caseload of those clients who are at high risk but not currently within the formal MARAC process.
Key to the role will be supporting women, men in their initial crisis for an intensive time limited period and providing safety planning, practical, emotional, and signposting support.
CEA is a registered Scottish Charity and a Company Limited by Guarantee with a Board of Directors. CEA offers an inclusive service committed to ending all forms of abuse.
We provide support to anyone regardless of age, beliefs, ethnicity, faith, gender, sexual orientation, and race.
The post will commence as soon as possible. The post holder will require successful reference checks, enhanced PVG checks and will be expected to work closely with partner agencies. This post is currently funded until September 2026. This post will be working from CEA Offices.
Benefits such as generous annual leave entitlement and an additional day off on your birthday. Company pension scheme. Travel and resources costs are covered, internal and external supervision costs are covered, and CDP training is supported.
For further information please contact Debbie Jupp/Stage One Crisis Intervention Team Lead by e-mail: Debbie@cea.uk.com
We are looking to recruit a MARAC Admin worker (21 hours) to provide a comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to ensure the effective running of the team.
MARAC (Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference) is a regular meeting to discuss how to help victims at high risk of murder or serious harm. The meeting is attended by domestic abuse specialists who discuss the victim, the family, the perpetrator and share information.
The ideal candidate will be proficient in the use of Microsoft IT packages, have excellent organisational skills and the ability to work on their own as well as part of a team. The ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality is essential.
The salary is £23,740 per annum FTE. This is a part time post (21 hours per week) and is based at our East Kilbride office.
All candidates must demonstrate knowledge/experience of the causes and issues relating to domestic abuse and the ability to advocate Women’s Aid South Lanarkshire and East Renfrewshire’s feminist philosophy and mission which underpins all our work.
What is on offer for the Marac Admin worker?
• Training and development
• 37 days annual leave per annum (pro rata) – includes 12 public holidays (pro rata)
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted high street shopping vouchers
• 10% pension contribution
• Mileage
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full information on the requirements of the post holder.
We can only accept applications from women under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 as based within Women’s Aid South Lanarkshire & East Renfrewshire.
The successful candidate will be subject to PVG and reference checks.
About Women’s Aid
Women’s Aid South Lanarkshire and East Renfrewshire are a charity registered with the Office of Scottish Charity Regulator, we are set up to provide support to women, children and young people with experience of domestic abuse.
We currently have an opportunity for a Trainee Refuge Support Worker to join our team based out of our East Kilbride office. You’ll join an inspiring team who do exceptional work to support the most vulnerable women in our community.
We fully support flexible working and this role can be considered across a range of working patterns. Upon completion of probation and training hybrid working is also offered.
About You
You may be seeking to return to work or looking to secure a role where you can make a difference. You’ll have the ability to work on your own and as part of a team
About the role
The job involves training to ensure that a high standard of crisis intervention and casework support is provided to women and their children who are living in our Refuges working to improve their safety and wellbeing.
All candidates must demonstrate knowledge/experience of the causes and issues relating to domestic abuse and the ability to advocate Women’s Aid South Lanarkshire and East Renfrewshire’s feminist philosophy and mission which underpins all our work.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full information on the requirements of the post holder.
On Offer:
Salary - £20,020 Full Time equivalent 35 hours 2 year fixed term
10% pension contribution
37 days annual leave (Full Time Equivalent) 25 days + 12 stat holidays (this increases with tenure)
Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
Mileage Allowance
Training and development
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