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 must be a bilingual speaker in a community language; preferably Hindi and/or Urdu and/or Punjabi
Post holder will ideally have experience of working with Black Minority Ethnic (BME) communities. Must have good knowledge and understanding of equalities issues and the issues affecting BME and/or LGBT 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.
The posts will:
Closing date: 27th June 2022 by 12 noon
For application pack, please email info@shaktiedinburgh.co.uk.
We do not accept CV’s.
Tel: 0131 475 2399 Email: infoedin@shaktiedinburgh.co.uk
SC 273279. Registered Charity Number: SC 008837
Post is funded by Scottish Government