Background of Dundee International Women's Centre
DIWC has been in existence over 55 years and aims to promote and create opportunities for women's social,
political and economic inclusion and for the advancement of education. The Centre has developed an expertise in
working with women, particularly those from black and ethnic minority communities, living in Dundee and environs
and runs a programme of social, recreational and educational activities along with speciality projects.
DIWC reviews its aims and objectives on an annual basis, setting out clearly the work of the Centre for the
forthcoming year. In order to ensure the effective implementation of these objectives each staff member is
expected to contribute to the planning process and to prepare and work to an individual work plan in relation to
their key areas of work.
Our values are: Trust, Respect, Support, Equality, Approachability
Main purpose:
The RES Education and Support Worker will lead a project to develop and deliver a comprehensive programme of
education and training on Violence Against Women (VAW), with a specific focus on the experiences of Black and
Minority Ethnic (BME) women, both within the centre and in the wider community. The role involves delivering
learning sessions on various VAW topics, providing 1:1 support to women attending the centre who are
experiencing domestic abuse, offering assistance with disclosures, and linking women to specialist VAW services
in Dundee. The role will ensure the identification of risk, focusing on safety and support through a
trauma-informed approach.