Financial Security Advice Worker
- Full time
- £28,000
- 17 Shawpark Street, Glasgow, G20 9DA
- Closing 4th March 2024
- Advertised from 14th February 2024
- 12-month contract with possible extension subject to funding. 35 hours per week, which may include occasional evening and weekend work.
- 25 holidays a year with additional at Christmas and there is a pension contribution scheme
Role
Core purpose of the role
To provide advice and support to women and their families facing financial insecurity with the aim of helping to reduce the impact of the financial difficulties they are experiencing.
Raise awareness of the impact of poverty and the cost of living crisis on women and their families through the delivery of training and events to other professionals within the voluntary/public sector and the wider community.
As this post is funded by the Scottish Illegal Money Lending Unit, the post will have a focus on raising awareness of how illegal money lending and other related issues impact local communities. The successful candidate will work closely with the Scottish Illegal Money Lending Unit team and specific training will be provided on the topic of illegal money lending.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advice to women and their families on issues relating to financial insecurity
- Deliver advice sessions at The Women’s Centre and other voluntary/public organisations in the community
- Signpost women into other specialist advice services on a needs basis
- Advocate for women as required
- Identify and make small grant applications to alleviate financial hardship for women and families
- Deliver training sessions to professionals on the risks of financial insecurity, illegal money lending, and related topics such as gambling addiction.
- Liaise with other agencies to deliver workshops on topics such as home energy advice, benefit entitlement, budgeting skills etc.
- Manage The Women’s Centre Financial Emergency Fund
- Organise and facilitate a quarterly clothes cafe for women and their children
- Provide a friendly, caring and welcoming atmosphere to all women and children using the centre
- Take an active role in the overall running of the centre
- Make a positive contribution as part of the team at The Women’s Centre
Application notes
An application pack is available for download below.
To apply please send a completed Application Form, Equal Opportunities Form and Criminal Declaration Form to nicola.fitzhenry@womenscentreglasgow.org.uk
Applicants are welcomed from all sections of the community.
Applications will be accepted from women only under schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Closing date is 9am on Monday 4th March 2024, Interviews on Monday 11th March 2024
If you wish to discuss the position further, please contact Nicola Fitzhenry on Nicola.Fitzhenry@womenscentreglasgow.org.uk
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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.
Children, Young People and Family Support Worker
- Part time
- £26,563 – £29,652 pro-rata
- On site: Fife
- Closing 15th January 2026
Fife Women’s Aid are looking to recruit a part-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 Monday 17th November 2025. 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 Gill Birtley, Team Manager, at gill.birtley@fifewomensaid.org.uk.
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.
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