Children and Young People's Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker (Job Share)
- Part time
- £28,950 pro-rata
- On site: East Dunbartonshire
- Closing 27th September 2024
- Advertised from 6th September 2024
- 17.5 hours per week. Fixed-term until 30th September 2027.
Role
- 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.
Application notes
Applications should be emailed to edwomensaid@aol.com no later than Friday 27th September 2024.
We will be holding interviews on 10th & 11th October 2024.
Women only need apply. The post is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.
We are a registered charity
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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
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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.
East Dunbartonshire Women’s Aid is seeking to recruit suitably experienced, skilled and motivated women, who have an understanding of the feminist analysis of domestic abuse, to join our Board of Trustees. Interested parties do not need to have an in-depth knowledge of domestic abuse but it will be essential to prove that you are interested in our work, reliable and committed to our principles and values.
East Dunbartonshire Women’s Aid has delivered essential domestic abuse services across the local authority area for over 40 years. We strive for a society free from domestic abuse by providing practical and emotional support, as well as refuge accommodation and information to women, children and young people. The charity also raises awareness of domestic abuse and its prevalence across society.
Trustees are responsible for the effective governance of our charity and give their time on a voluntary basis to provide leadership, financial oversight and support the ongoing development of the vital services that we provide. We are hoping to increase the diversity of our Board and are particularly seeking someone who has the skills to take over the role of Treasure within our Board. Full guidance, including a handover with our current Treasurer and time spent with our Finance Worker will be provided.
The Board meets in-person every two months. There may also be times that Trustees have to progress communications or pieces of work in-between meetings, either on an individual basis on behalf of the Board or as part of a short-life working group or a sub-group of the Board.
The Trustee role is voluntary however, we will provide induction training, support and reimburse any necessary expenses.
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