The Women’s Centre Glasgow provides a range of services to address the physical and mental health wellbeing of women. The successful candidate will build on the existing health and wellbeing work and develop a range of new activities.

We are seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic worker to improve the lives of women and families across Glasgow.

About The Women’s Centre

The Women’s Centre Glasgow provides a safe, confidential and welcoming space to women living in the city and surrounding area. We provide a range of activities and services including; a drop-in café, counselling, health and wellbeing services, mother and baby classes, creative and educational activities. We welcome women of all identities and believe in the power of working together to bring about positive change.

What we offer

The opportunity to work in a vibrant community-based centre as part of a small, welcoming and dynamic team.

The Women’s Centre Glasgow has a long history of making a difference to the lives of women, we are seeking to build on our existing programme by responding creatively to the needs of women who currently use the centre and to develop work which will attract new community members and volunteers to the Centre. This work will positively impact and empower women.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to take responsibility for developing our wellbeing programme, and expanding on our current events and activities.

You will be entitled to 20 days Annual Leave, Public Holidays, and extra days during Christmas shutdown.

The work at the Centre is greatly supported by a team of dedicated volunteers. A key aspect to this role will be to recruit, induct, manage and support volunteers to work across all aspects of The Women's Centre Glasgow

We are seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic worker to improve the lives of women and families across Glasgow.

About The Women’s Centre

The Women’s Centre Glasgow provides a safe, confidential and welcoming space to women living in the city and surrounding area. We provide a range of activities and services including; a drop-in café, counselling, health and wellbeing services, mother and baby classes, creative and educational activities. We welcome women of all identities and believe in the power of working together to bring about positive change.

What we offer

The opportunity to work in a vibrant community-based centre as part of a small, welcoming and dynamic team.

The Women’s Centre Glasgow has a long history of making a difference to the lives of women, we are seeking to build on our existing programme by responding creatively to the needs of women who currently use the centre and to develop work which will attract new community members and volunteers to the Centre. This work will positively impact and empower women.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to take responsibility for developing our current volunteer programme which supports the work of the centre.

You will be entitled to 20 days Annual Leave, Public Holidays, and extra days during Christmas shutdown.

• Pro Rata for 17.5 hours: £14,475.38 + 7.5% On Call Allowance (optional)
• Pension Contribution of 8%
• Fixed term-contract to end of September 2027
• 17.5 hours per week (exact working pattern to be negotiated but must include a Wednesday)
• 30 days’ annual leave per annum for full time workers (entitlement for this post will be pro-rata)
• 12 public holidays per annum for full time workers (entitlement for this post will be pro-rata)
• Training and development opportunities
• Reimbursement of mileage & necessary expenses

East Dunbartonshire Women’s Aid’s Children and Young People team provide vital support to children dealing with the trauma of domestic abuse and leaving their home. They ensure that children are given a service which is driven by them and meets their needs. The service includes 1-1 therapeutic support, prevention work and free-play sessions.

This is an outreach post and you will work closely with a job-share partner to provide therapeutic 1-1 support to children and young people across East Dunbartonshire who are living with the impact of domestic abuse. You may also provide support as children move on from refuge. You will work closely with partner organisations, building positive relationships, promoting the service and raising awareness.

The main office base is in Kirkintilloch, but the post holder will be required to travel throughout the area.

Candidates should have an understanding of, and commitment to, the feminist analysis of domestic abuse (or a willingness to learn), experience of interagency working and be willing to work as part of a collective where all staff share management responsibilities.

Applicants must hold a recognised relevant qualification at a minimum of SVQ Level 3 (alternatively, equivalent in childcare qualifications will be considered). We anticipate that successful candidates will have a minimum of two years’ experience in supporting vulnerable children and young people who have been exposed to trauma.

This is a fixed-term post. We have secured funding to enable the successful candidate to work 17.5 hours per week until 30th Sept 2027. We will be actively seeking funding to continue the post beyond this date but it is not guaranteed at this stage.

Posts are subject to a successful PVG scheme check, suitable references and completion of a satisfactory 6-month induction period.

About Clydebank Women’s Aid:

Do you want to work for a charity which is provided by women for women, children, and young people?

We are a small group of passionate and committed radical feminists who work collectively to deliver a high-quality service to the women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse.

This is a rare opportunity to work in one of Scotland’s few remaining, genuine collectives, challenging male violence against women, children and young people and supporting them in their experiences of domestic abuse. You will be working within a Collective Management structure while also providing essential face to face support.

Support Worker and Collective Manager:

As a Support Worker / Collective Manager your core responsibility will be to deliver one to one support to women, children and young people using our service. You will also be responsible for the overall project management of the service alongside the other collective members.

This would be the ideal role for someone who does not want to work from home and is looking for a varied and interesting role as no two days in Clydebank Women’s Aid are the same. You will have the unique perspective as a worker and a manager. By supporting the women, children, and young people directly, you will gain first-hand insight into the challenges and barriers they face. You will have the opportunity to contribute to local and national campaigns and legislation that could ultimately make a difference to the issues that the women, children, and young people that we support on a day-to-day basis. Your passion, vision, attitudes, skills, and ideas will be valued and will be used to propel Clydebank Women’s Aid forward.

Generous employment package:

• 14% employer pension contribution
• Continuous training and personal development opportunities
• Costs covered to complete SVQ level 9&10.
• Costs of PVG and SSSC registration covered.
• 30 days Annual leave and 12 Public holidays (pro rata)
• 7.5% of salary on-call payment

Exclusions:

Clydebank Women’s Aid is an Equal Opportunities Employer and positively welcomes applications from women from all sections of the community. Only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Successful applicants will be subjected to disclosure check through the PVG Scheme. This post is subject to suitable references and a successful completion of Induction.

Next steps:

We ask that you fully read the attached Applicant Information Pack for a full understanding of what is required for this interesting and varied role.