Women’s Domestic Abuse Support Worker
- Full time
- £24,970 – £28,082
- On site: Hawick
- Closing 9th June 2025
- Advertised from 20th May 2025
- 35 hours per week with occasional evening work and an additional 2 hours on a weekend rota. Part-time may be considered. This post is funded until 31 March 2026 with the expectation that the post will continue beyond this date.
Role
If you’re looking for a rewarding career and to work within an inspirational team that really does make a difference, this is your opportunity to join Border Women’s Aid. We provide specialist support, advice and information along with access to safe accommodation (if required) to women age 16+ who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse.
As an organisation we are committed to staff development. We want you to grow and thrive and we will support you to develop new skills by providing access to formal and informal learning experiences, providing opportunities to put your continual progress into practice.
As a Women’s Domestic Abuse Support Worker, you will make a difference to women’s lives every day. In this role you will assist people who use the service to work towards their individual outcomes and identified goals, as detailed in their personal plan.
We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic, inspiring women to empower women who access our service; to provide 1-1 support; to facilitate group work and support women practically and emotionally who choose to use our refuge. We are a developing service and constantly adapting to the complex nature of intimate partner abuse experienced by women over the age of 16. You will also work closely with partner organisations, promoting the service and raising awareness.
The successful applicant(s) will have HNC in Social Care or other relevant qualification to register as a housing support worker with the SSSC or relevant experience and willingness to train to meet the SSSC registration.
The main office base is in Hawick but the post holder will be required to travel extensively throughout the Borders area therefore a full, current driving licence and constant access to a car is essential.
Posts are subject to a successful PVG scheme check, suitable references and completion of a satisfactory probation period.
In return we will offer you:
Support & Supervision
We will provide monthly support and supervision to ensure you are given the support you need to do your role effectively. It is also an opportunity to explore your training and development needs.
Training
We are committed to your ongoing professional development. We will provide induction training and access to a range of internal and partnership training courses and also access to training courses provided by Scottish Women's Aid.
Pension Scheme
We offer a 3% employer contribution towards a defined contribution workplace pension with The People’s Pension.
Annual Leave
You will be entitled to 35 days AL per year (pro rata) inclusive of public holidays.
Employee Counselling Helpline
We provide you with an Employees Counselling Helpline that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The service is confidential and can provide support and advice with day to day issues such as family problems and money worries.
Application notes
An application pack is available to download below.
Closing date: 9 June 2025 at 10am.
Interviews: will take place week commencing 30 June 2025
This post is open to women only (Equality Act 2010; Work Occupational Requirement Exception, Schedule 9 Paragraph 1).
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Women’s Support Worker (Housing First)
- Part time
- £26,563 – £29,652 pro-rata
- On site: Fife
- Closing 8th December 2025
Fife Women’s Aid are delighted to have developed Housing First for women experiencing domestic abuse and are looking to recruit a full-time support worker for this service.
The role will involve providing ongoing flexible support to women in their own accommodation, with a focus on harm reduction and tenancy sustainment within the community. The service will work in accordance with the Housing First principles and will enhance our existing service provision for women who have experienced domestic abuse.
Applicants should have good communication skills and a passion for supporting recovery from domestic abuse.
The successful applicant 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.
Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA women’s services. This will be at 6.30pm on Thursday 27th November 2025. 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 Claire Rigby at claire.rigby@fifewomensaid.org.uk to arrange a time for a call.
CYP Support Worker (Maternity Leave Cover)
- Part time
- £30,740 pro-rata
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 15th December 2025
We’re looking for a compassionate and dedicated Children and Young People’s Support Worker to join our team at Edinburgh Women’s Aid. In this role, you will provide essential support to children and young people who are experiencing, or have experienced, domestic abuse.
·28 hours per week
·£30,740 (pro-rata £24,592)
·Temporary – for a minimum of 9 months, with the possibility of extension depending on duration of maternity leave.
A satisfactory Disclosure Scotland Adult and Child PVG scheme membership check is required for this position.
Organisation profile:
Argyll and Bute Women’s Aid (ABWA) provides information, emotional/practical support, and refuge accommodation and accommodation advice to all women, their children and young people who are experiencing or fleeing domestic abuse from their current or ex- partner.
Purpose of the Post
ABWA is seeking to recruit an experienced Administration Worker. Reporting to the Service Manager, your role will involve providing dedicated admin support to ABWA as an organisation and to the management team. The post holder will be working with other ABWA staff to provide the best possible service to its service users and to maintain and run an effective office system.
You will also be an active member of ABWA’s team.
Team Leader
- Full time
- £39,800
- On site: Based in Kilmarnock, providing services throughout East Ayrshire
- Closing 5th January 2026
East Ayrshire Women’s Aid support women, children and young people affected by domestic abuse. We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Team Leader to join our management team. You will lead and support a team of practitioners to deliver high quality, trauma informed services that are safe, effective and responsive to the needs of the women and children we work with.
You will be an experienced supervisor or line manager with a strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment and trauma informed practice. You will have excellent communication and problem-solving skills and the ability to motivate others.
We offer flexible working hours (where appropriate), a 7% employers pension contribution and generous annual leave entitlement and learning and development opportunities.
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