Young Persons Support and Trauma Worker - Dundee & Angus Young Survivors (DAYS)
- Part time
- £23,462 – £25,256 pro-rata
- Dundee and Angus
- Closing 14th June 2023
- Advertised from 16th May 2023
- 30 hours per week. £23,462 moving to £25,256 following successful completion of probation
Role
Our DAYS Service supports all young people of any gender aged between 8 and 18 who live in Dundee or Angus and have experienced any type of sexual abuse.
We take a flexible approach to planning support to best meet the needs of the young person, this can be school, home, community or at our office. We offer a variety of support for young people and are led by the individual.
1:1 Support - We offer emotional support to survivors. Each session is a safe and confidential space for survivors to process the trauma they have experienced at their own pace. We do this by using a range of therapeutic interventions and tools which are survivor centred.
Group work support - We various creative groups and peer support groups all of which aims to reduce isolation and extend social circles. The aim of these are to build survivors support networks and build survivors confidence, reducing isolation and feelings of blame and shame.
Family and Friends -We can also provide support to family, friends, partners and agency workers to help them understand the impact of sexual violence and cope with their feelings whilst supporting a survivor.
Application notes
Closing date: Wednesday 14th June at midnight
Interviews: Wednesday 21st June
Please note that we do not accept CVs. Your completed application should be submitted via email by sending it to recruitment@wrasac.org.uk.
All posts require a female applicant and is exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975.
The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced disclosure.
We look forward to receiving your completed application form. Enquiries about this position are welcome by phoning 01382 205556 or emailing recruitment@wrasac.org.uk.
Please note, all applications and relevant recruitment documents will be held confidentially and destroyed after 6 months, apart from documents relating to the successful applicant. For more information, please see our recruitment privacy policy
BME Key Case Support Worker LGBTI (Maitri LGBTI Project)
- Part time
- £25,271 pro-rata
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 23rd August 2024
The applicant will support Black and Minority Ethnic women, their children (if any), and young people who are experiencing and/ or fleeing domestic abuse due to their sexuality and/ or gender identity.
The applicant ideally have a minimum of 2 years’ 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 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.
The applicant must have a minimum of SVQ Level III in Social Care or relevant qualification such as degree in Social Work or Community Education. All the above posts involve unsocial and flexible hours including evenings and weekends. Successful applicants will be subjected to disclosure checks through the PVG Scheme. ‘Women only need apply for these posts under paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010’.
The post holder ideally be a bilingual speaker in one of the BME community languages.
Owing to internal opportunities RASAC P&K are looking for experienced, motivated and committed workers to join our team.
This post involves the effective administration of the RASAC P&K Centre and will often be the first point of contact for all enquiries, including referrals from survivors, family members and external agencies.
Only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Successful applicants will be subject to PVG.
Owing to internal opportunities RASAC P&K are looking for experienced, motivated and committed workers to join our team.
This post involves the provision of therapeutic support, information and advocacy services for survivors age 12+ and their family members. Experience of delivering emotional therapeutic, practical support and advocacy services to women and/or girls affected by trauma is essential, alongside experience of assessing and responding to risk in relation to sexual abuse and exploitation.
Only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Successful applicants will be subject to PVG.
Fife Women’s Aid are looking to recruit two full-time support workers to join our Women’s Support Team.
As a service, we are expanding our capacity to better meet the needs of women who have experienced domestic abuse. 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. 6.30pm on Wednesday 31st July 2024. 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 Gill Birtley at gill.birtley@fifewomensaid.org.uk to arrange a call.
Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offering competitive terms and conditions.
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