Employability Support Worker
- Part time
- £24,388 pro-rata
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 16th October 2024
- Advertised from 20th September 2024
- £13.40 per hour, 16 hours per week. 12 months contract.
Role
You will work as part of a core team, reporting to Victoria Nyanga-Ndiaye.
Project Esperanza offers practical, emotional and integration support predominantly to families of African heritage but also supports a huge base of people from multi ethnic backgrounds. We are the pioneers of race and faith sensitive, culturally authentic and appropriate, specialised support and services in North Edinburgh.
We are specialist providers of Cultural Competence and Antiracism Education; providing knowledge, support and resources to those working with Black and multi ethnic families; and those responsible for educating and caring for Black and multiethnic children and young people.
We also provide Employability support to New Scots (Refugee’s, Asylum Seekers, Displaced people) Economic migrants and parents from ethnically diverse backgrounds who are considering the job market but are held back by societal and systemic structures that hinder participation in the workforce or labour market. Our Volunteer Development Program entails offering work experience and workplace skills training through volunteering in the organisation. We also run English for Employability classes.
As an organisation, we are strongly grounded by an inclusive ethos which is evident in our services and our commitment to staff and volunteers; and their professional development.
The Role
We are looking for a professional teamplayer to join us in North Edinburgh. The right candidate would be someone who will build and strengthen the work that we do, and can work flexibly, while demonstrating a strong understanding and commitment to our organisational values.
You will provide intensive Employability Support adults over the next 12 months. This role will focus on:
- Work 1:1 with parents to identify and understand their strengths, skills, and aspirations to create the right job match support after the programme, including working to understand their background and experience and their aspirations for paid work.
- break down barriers barriers to employment, putting steps or strategies in place to overcome these barriers or challenges
- Provide work-ready support by placing parents who require volunteering experience to gain workplace skills onto our 12 week Volunteer Development Programme and identifying learning and other development opportunities etc.
- Support with vocational activities – developing CV’s and cover letters, job search, information on vacancies and job fares, job application support, mock interviews/interview skills, English classes etc.
- Work alongside colleagues in our in house Mentoring and Peer Support Programme, ensuring that parents can benefit from empowering and positive Mentoring relationships
- Recruit, coordinate and support volunteers
- Oversee the running of the volunteer led English Language Classes
- Work with external partners across Edinburgh to secure volunteers as well as referrals for our service, and to set up new opportunities for parents through signposting.
Application notes
Application process is by CV and cover letter to admin@projectesperanza.org.uk
Closing date 16 October 2024
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Minimum qualification requirement: HNC Childhood Practice (SCQF 7) or SVQ Social Services Children and Young People (SCQF Level 7).
Women’s Support and Advocacy Worker with MARAC
- Full time or Part time
- £25,290 – £28,248
- On site: Fife
- Closing 27th September 2024
Fife Women’s Aid are looking for a full-time member of staff to join our existing MARAC team, working with women experiencing domestic abuse who are at high levels of risk.
If you want to help make a difference in the lives of women, children and young people with experience of domestic abuse, have direct experience of providing one to one person-centred support, an understanding of the causes and impacts of domestic abuse along with good interpersonal skills then you may be the person we are looking for. Applicants will have at least 2 years’ experience of working in a support or advocacy role. The MARAC team is a small supportive team with a wealth of experience to share with new workers. Training will also be provided for the successful candidates.
The successful applicant(s) will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in social care or other relevant subject, or equivalent experience and willingness to work towards a qualification.
Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA MARAC service. This will be at 6.30pm on Monday 16th September. 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 Susan Campbell, Team Senior at susan.campbell@fifewomensaid.org.uk.
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. This will be at 6.30pm on Wednesday 11th September 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.
Children, Young People and Family Support Worker
- Full time
- £25,290 – £28,248
- On site: Fife
- Closing 27th September 2024
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 Monday 26th August 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.
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 Senior, at cheryl.horn@fifewomensaid.org.uk.
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