- Advertised from 5th November 2024
- 35 hours per week. Permanent.
Role
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
To provide support and assistance to the Dundee Women’s Aid team to enable the best possible service to be provided to service users.
KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Welcome women and children into refuge accommodation and carry out the admission process including explaining the occupancy agreement as well as the rules and conditions of stay.
- Provide an induction to new residents on the heating system, security of the premises and electrical equipment.
- Where appropriate assist women in refuge with the completion of forms, etc.
- Clean and prepare refuge properties for occupation by service users. This can include moving furniture, working at heights and some manual handling.
- Carry out weekly checks of refuge accommodation for Health & Safety purposes and ensure that flats are properly maintained.
- Report all welfare concerns to the appropriate manager.
- Arrange and coordinate any necessary refuge repairs with the necessary tradesmen.
- Respond to ad hoc Health and Safety checks including CCTV.
- Arrange and assist with routine Health and Safety inspections from outside agencies.
- Maintain and check periodically the inventory of furnishings, bedding, crockery, kitchen utensils, etc pertinent to each flat and arrange to repair or replace items where necessary.
- Complete minor DIY repairs and maintenance tasks including painting and decorating and building flat pack furniture.
- Ensure all refuge resources and stock are replenished, accessible and stored in a tidy manner.
- Assist in the update of refuge information packs for refuge properties.
- Contribute to team meetings and work plans.
- There may be a requirement to work outwith normal working hours on occasions.
- The post holder is required to travel extensively throughout Dundee. It is a requirement of the post holder to hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle with insurance cover for business use. Please note, applicants who do not meet this criteria will not be shortlisted.
Application notes
An application form can be downloaded below.
The closing date for applications is 8.00am on TUESDAY 19TH NOVEMBER 2024
Please do not send a curriculum vitae as this will not be considered.
Interviews to be held on Wednesday 27th November 2024. Invitations to interview will be sent by email to the address supplied by you on your application form.
If you wish receipt of your application to be acknowledged, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope with your returned application form. For applications submitted by email, you should receive an automated response confirming receipt of your email, please check junk/spam folders. Please note, all applications and relevant recruitment documents will be held confidentially and destroyed 6 months after the closing date. Documents relating to the successful applicant will be retained and held in their personnel file.
Only women including those with a Gender Recognition Certificate need apply under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme.
We look forward to receiving your completed application form.
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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.
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.
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SWAN is an autistic-led Charity run for and by autistic women, girls and non-binary people across Scotland.
Reporting to the CEO, the role will involve providing dedicated admin support to SWAN as an organisation and to the staff team. The post holder will be working with other SWAN staff and volunteers to provide the best possible service to those who come to SWAN, and to operate an effective remote office system.
SWAN is a small but very active Charity, so multitasking, time management skills, and the ability to prioritise tasks and function well at busy times are key. The role is interesting and varied and there are opportunities to develop the post in line with your strengths and skills.
You will be working as part of a friendly, supportive team of autistic professionals, in a neuro-inclusive environment.
You can find more information about SWAN on our website and in our Strategy.
Women’s Support and Advocacy Worker with MARAC
- Part time
- £25,290 – £28,248 pro-rata
- On site: Fife
- Closing 13th November 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 4th November. 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.
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