- Advertised from 29th August 2022
Role
To deliver specialist therapeutic support and information services to survivors age 12+ affected by sexual violence, at our main premises, at outreach locations across Lanarkshire and via virtual methods.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide therapeutic support services (face to face / telephone / online) within a feminist, survivor-centred approach at all times
- Provide timely regular progress reports of your work
- Offer support to families, friends and partners of survivors
- Assist in internal and external training
- Promote opportunities for reflective practice, sharing experiences and identifying learning opportunities within the wider team
- Facilitate and contribute to groupwork programmes for survivors
- Work on a community outreach basis as necessary, including visits to other settings
- To establish and maintain effective liaison with appropriate voluntary and statutory agencies
- Record all information pertaining to LRCC’s support services accurately and appropriately in line with LRCC’s policies on confidentiality and GDPR.
- Contribute to the running of the Centre including housekeeping and supporting other projects.
- Ensure that the delivery of support recognises the additional barriers and inequalities faced by survivors of sexual violence from marginalized groups and communities and strives to promote at all times inclusive and anti-discriminatory practice across all aspects of the service
- Contribute to the development of information materials for survivors and to the promotion of LRCC services across Lanarkshire
- Adhere to all LRCC policies and procedures including Safeguarding, Health and Safety standards and Equalities legislation at all times and in all locations of service delivery.
Other
- To work as part of a team
- To communicate effectively (written, electronic and verbal)
- To attend individual supervision, team meetings and practice development meetings.
- To contribute positively to the overall mission, vision and values of LRCC.
- Flexibility of working hours
- The post holder will regularly apply creative or adaptive thinking to develop innovative new approaches or solutions.
Any other responsibilities commensurate with the role required to meet the needs and expectations of the organisation and Board
Application notes
Closing date: Tuesday 27th September at 10am.
Interviews will be held in person on Thursday 6th October.
Please note that we do not accept CVs. The full application form should be completed and emailed to recruitment@lanrcc.org.uk.
The completed equal opportunities monitoring form should be completed online at forms.office.com/r/zVVAsqi3Vc
All posts we recruit require a female applicant under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 and Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975.
We look forward to receiving your application. In the meantime, if you have any queries, please get in touch via email on recruitment@lanrcc.org.uk
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Children, Young People and Family Support Worker
- Full time
- £26,563 – £29,652
- On site: Fife
- Closing 15th January 2026
Fife Women’s Aid are looking to recruit a full-time member of staff to provide advice, advocacy, support and services to children, young people and families who have experienced domestic abuse. Applicants should have experience of providing support in a relevant social care setting.
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.
The successful applicant 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. 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 children, young people and family support services. This will be at 6.30pm on Tuesday 6th January 2026. 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 posts, please contact Cheryl Horn, Team Manager, at cheryl.horn@fifewomensaid.org.uk
Fife Women’s Aid are looking for a Housing Management Worker to join our team looking after refuge accommodation and ensuring it is presented to a high standard. Candidates should be willing to work as part of a team and be flexible in their approach.
Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA housing management services. This will be at 6.30pm on Wednesday 21st January 2026. 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 Sheila Chappell, Business Manager on 07714 609389.
Women’s Support Worker (Housing First)
- Part time
- £26,563 – £29,652 pro-rata
- On site: Fife
- Closing 23rd January 2026
Fife Women’s Aid are delighted to have developed Housing First for women experiencing domestic abuse and are looking to recruit a full-time support worker for 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 Tuesday 6th January 2026. 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 Claire Rigby at claire.rigby@fifewomensaid.org.uk to arrange a time for a call.
Refuge Accommodation Worker
- Part time
- £22,932 pro-rata
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 18th December 2025
Job Purpose: To maintain and upkeep refuge accommodation buildings and interiors, and to assist women and accompanying children to feel comfortable and settled in refuge accommodation.
A satisfactory Disclosure Scotland Adult and Child PVG scheme membership check is required for this position.
Full details can be downloaded below.
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