The role of the EDDACS/Duty support worker is to provide a confidential, safe and supportive frontline information service to women and agencies who contact EWA across our EDDACS (Edinburgh Domestic Abuse Court Service) and duty service. Support can be accessed through the crisis phone line and/or ‘drop in’ service and delivered within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse. Where safety issues are assessed, the worker will ensure the completion of the Risk Identification checklist and an individualised support and safety plan. Where appropriate the worker will assess women, and any accompanying children who are affected by domestic abuse, for refuge accommodation. This role is based at EWA offices 4 Cheyne St Edinburgh EH4 1JB.

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 Thursday 17th April. 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 Manager at susan.campbell@fifewomensaid.org.uk.

We are looking for someone who is passionate, motivated, kind and calm who can work productively as part of a forward-thinking, problem-solving team.

Key responsibilities will include working directly with women who have experienced domestic abuse in one-to-one and group settings, providing person-centred and led support.

Applicants should possess excellent communication skills, be self-motivated and flexible and have proven experience of supporting women in a similar environment.

The ideal candidate would have:

• The post requires applicants to hold an SQA qualification in domestic abuse advocacy, (IDAA), or be willing to work towards this qualification.
• Experience of working with MARAC.
• Applicants should have an understanding of domestic abuse and violence against women.
• Applicants should demonstrate a willingness to participate in training and informing external groups and services on the various aspects of domestic abuse and VAWG.
• Have a full UK licence and the use of a car.
• Be willing to go through training to become a Freedom Programme facilitator.
• PVG membership.
• Up to date knowledge of legislation surrounding domestic abuse.

Post open to women only in accordance with Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 Work Occupational Requirement Exception.

The successful candidate will work within a progressive, focused team and will participate in increasing and expanding the outreach of our services into the community.

Full induction training will be provided.

Organisation

Saheliya is a specialist mental health and well-being support organisation working with women (12+ years) experiencing racial inequality in Edinburgh, Glasgow and other parts of Scotland.

Saheliya is looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Administrator/Office Manager to work in our Edinburgh head office.

Purpose of the Job

To provide effective reception and administration support to Saheliya’s head office in Edinburgh. To ensure the smooth running of the office by managing the reception and telephones, maintaining and developing administrative systems, overseeing the premises, and line-managing reception and clerical volunteers