- Advertised from 23rd August 2024
- 21 hours / week, which may include occasional evening and weekend work.
Role
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.
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 Racheal@womenscentreglasgow.org.uk
Applications close: 9am on Monday 9th September 2024
Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 23rd September 2024
The Women’s Centre is committed to promoting equality and diversity. 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.
For any questions relating to the vacancy please contact Racheal@womenscentreglasgow.org.uk
The Women’s Centre is a registered charity with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, charity no. SC007670
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Hemat Gryffe Women’s Aid is seeking to recruit a women’s worker to provide support to vulnerable women who have experienced domestic abuse.
Hemat Gryffe Women’s Aid supports women, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse, forced marriage and honour-based abuse primarily from the Asian, Black and Minority Ethnic Community.
Experience of working with women and knowledge and understanding of the impact of domestic abuse, forced marriage and honour-based abuse on women primarily from minority ethnic backgrounds is required.
A suitable qualification that meets with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) housing support registration is required otherwise training will be provided.
The nature of our work requires a commitment to the feminist analysis of domestic abuse and to the values of Hemat Gryffe Women’s Aid. It is essential that you are bilingual and speak English and Hindi, Punjabi, or Urdu.
Young People’s Programmes Coordinator
- Part time
- £33,748 pro-rata
- On site: To be Negotiated
- Closing 25th November 2024
We are committed to an inclusive workplace and particularly welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, in particular women of colour and those underrepresented in the workforce.
Rape Crisis Scotland is Scotland’s leading organisation working to transform attitudes, improve responses and ultimately to end rape and sexual violence in Scotland. We work in partnership with 17 local Rape Crisis Centres across Scotland and run the national Rape Crisis Scotland helpline.
Rape Crisis Scotland is recruiting a Young People’s Programmes Coordinator to coordinate the delivery of the national Rape Crisis Sexual Violence Prevention Programme, in partnership with Rape Crisis Centres.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
· Coordinating the delivery of the national rape crisis Sexual Violence Prevention Programme in partnership with Rape Crisis Centres
· Providing a programme of support and practice development opportunities to the prevention network
· Supporting young people’s participation in prevention work with schools, colleges and universities
Trainee Refuge Support Worker
- Part time
- £21,237 pro-rata
- On site: East Kilbride
- Closing 22nd November 2024
About Women’s Aid
Women’s Aid South Lanarkshire and East Renfrewshire are a charity registered with the Office of Scottish Charity Regulator, we are set up to provide support to women, children and young people with experience of domestic abuse.
We currently have an opportunity for a Trainee Refuge Support Worker (21 hours) to join our team based out of our East Kilbride office. You’ll join an inspiring team who do exceptional work to support the most vulnerable women in our community.
We fully support flexible working and this role can be considered across a range of working patterns. Upon completion of probation and training hybrid working is also offered.
About You
You may be seeking to return to work or looking to secure a role where you can make a difference. You’ll have the ability to work on your own and as part of a team
About the role
The job involves training to ensure that a high standard of crisis intervention and casework support is provided to women and their children who are living in our Refuges working to improve their safety and wellbeing.
All candidates must demonstrate knowledge/experience of the causes and issues relating to domestic abuse and the ability to advocate Women’s Aid South Lanarkshire and East Renfrewshire’s feminist philosophy and mission which underpins all our work.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full information on the requirements of the post holder.
On Offer:
Salary - £21,237.22 (FTE 35 hours) 21 hours contract for 2 year fixed term
10% pension contribution
37 days annual leave (Full Time Equivalent) 25 days + 12 stat holidays (this increases with tenure)
Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
Mileage Allowance
Training and development
Are you passionate about women and children’s rights? Do you have the skills, knowledge and experience to work with women who have been subjected to domestic abuse? Do you have a firm understanding of gender-based violence and women’s inequalities? If so, this is the challenging position for you.
The women’s support worker will support women and where appropriate their accompanying family within our refuge accommodation and be part of responding to the needs of women / families seeking safe refuge accommodation. The role requires of range of experience and skills. You must be able to work independently and manage your workload. You must have a strong commitment to women’s equality and have a feminist understanding of domestic abuse. You will have strong communications skills and be able develop and maintain positive working relationships. Must hold a current driving licence and have access to own transport.
Dumbarton District Women's Aid offers support, information and temporary accommodation for women and their children who have been physically, emotionally or sexually abused by a partner or former partner. We provide refuge, information and support services for women, children and young people in the West Dunbartonshire area who are victims of domestic abuse.
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