- Advertised from 11th May 2023
- 25 hours
- Holiday Entitlement: 33 Days plus 5 Public Holidays (rising to 36 Days after 3 years’ service) Pension: Employer contribution at 6% to pension fund.
Role
We are looking to recruit a Women's Hub Support and Trauma Worker (25 hours per week) The ideal candidate will have significant experience in providing support to people using trauma informed support skills and have a sound knowledge of the impact of rape, sexual abuse and exploitation on survivors.
We offer a competitive salary, excellent terms and conditions and the opportunity to gain invaluable skills and experience.
Dundee Women’s Hub is a newly developed multi-agency support hub for women impacted by substance use, as well as multiple disadvantages that women face alongside this such as gender-based violence, housing issues, benefits and debt, health and wellbeing, relationships with children and family, and extensive experiences of historical and ongoing trauma. The Hub will improve access to substance use and related services for women with the overall goal of improving physical and emotional wellbeing for women and supporting to empower women to make informed choices.
Application notes
Please note that we do not accept CVs. The full application form should be completed and emailed 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.
Closing date: Sunday 11th June 2023
Interviews: Friday 16th June 2023
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.
Women’s Refuge Support Worker
- Part time
- £28,701 pro-rata
- On site: Based in Kilmarnock, providing services throughout East Ayrshire
- Closing 2nd August 2024
Do you have experience of working with vulnerable women? Are you passionate with the energy to provide high quality support for women living in refuge who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse? Are you able to demonstrate a flexible, practical and positive approach to working with children and young people? Do you have an understanding and awareness of domestic abuse and a reflective, sensitive, non-judgmental approach? Can you work in a way that promotes equality and empowerment? If so we would like to hear from you.
This post requires a minimum SVQ Level III in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
Funded by East Ayrshire Council
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- Part time
- £29,281 pro-rata
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 29th July 2024
The role of the Duty/Crisis Service Support Worker is to provide a confidential, safe and supportive information service to women and agencies who contact EWA through the crisis phone line and/or ‘drop in’ service. Where safety issues are assessed, the worker will ensure the completion of the Risk Identification checklist and an individualised support and safety plan. Where appropriate the worker will assess women, and any accompanying children who are affected by domestic abuse, for refuge accommodation. This role is based at EWA offices 4 Cheyne St Edinburgh EH4 1JB.
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- Full time
- £29,169.85
- Hybrid: A combination of working from home, our office in Perth, and regular travel throughout Perthshire.
- Closing 7th August 2024
To provide and facilitate confidential emotional, and practical support. Undertaking risk assessments and where required providing crisis intervention. As a Domestic Abuse Practitioner, you will provide a front-line high-quality service to women experiencing or recovering from Domestic Abuse via the Perthshire Women’s Aid support line, and face-to-face in the community.
The full Job description & person specification is available to download below.
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