- Advertised from 22nd May 2025
- FIXED TERM TO 31ST MARCH 2026. 14 HRS PER WEEK. MUST WORK TUESDAYS TO COVER RECEPTION. THE OTHER 7 HOURS WILL BE MUTUALLY AGREED TO SUIT THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT.
Role
PURPOSE OF THE POST
- To provide administrative back up for community group work in Dundee (the CEDAR Project) for children and young people with experience of domestic abuse, and for their mothers.
- To provide reception cover, greeting visitors and managing phone calls.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reception cover on Tuesdays
- Co-ordinate all administrative systems
- Responsible for arranging travel and childcare for service users
- Book venues for group work sessions and arrange supplies and refreshments etc.
- Take minutes of meetings and write reports as and when required
- Record statistical data and generate statistical reports
- Assist with monitoring and audit arrangements to funder and Steering Group
- Ensure all relevant legislation including equal opportunities, data protection etc are complied with
- Maintain and manage office security and confidentiality of records, including volunteer documents, and other information
- Ensure high standards of communication and that the workforce
are aware of any matters relevant to the welfare and security of staff, volunteers and service users
by:
- Maintaining DWA’s communication records;
- Following safety procedures;
- Attending and contributing to team meetings;
- Liaising and sharing information with others to ensure a holistic service is provided at all times whilst maintaining confidentiality.
- Produce progress reports and action plans in respect of your area of responsibility
- Undertake appropriate training (external and internal) under the direction of the Administration Manager
- Work in partnership with Scottish Women’s Aid and the wider Women’s Aid Network, contributing to local and national campaigns that further the aims of Women’s Aid
- Support Co-ordinators in processing and contacting referrals
- Assist Co-ordinators in regularly updating social media platforms
- Assist Co-ordinators in the organisation and advertisement of information
- Any other relevant duties
This job description cannot cover every issue or task that may arise within the scope of the post. The post-holder will be expected to carry out other duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with the duties as detailed above.
Application notes
Application documents are available to download below.
Please do not send a curriculum vitae as this will not be considered.
Only women need apply under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme.
Should 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, apart from documents relating to the successful applicant.
The closing date for applications is 8am on Wednesday 4th June 2025
Invitations to interview are normally sent by email to the address supplied by you on your application form.
We look forward to receiving your completed application form.
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Children, Young People and Family Support Worker
- Part time
- £26,563 – £29,652 pro-rata
- On site: Fife
- Closing 15th January 2026
Fife Women’s Aid are looking to recruit a part-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 17th 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 Gill Birtley, Team Manager, at gill.birtley@fifewomensaid.org.uk.
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- Full time
- £26,563 – £29,652
- On site: Fife
- Closing 15th January 2026
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 Tuesday 6th January 2026. 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 Manager, at cheryl.horn@fifewomensaid.org.uk
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Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA housing management services. This will be at 6.30pm on Wednesday 21st January 2026. 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 Sheila Chappell, Business Manager on 07714 609389.
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- Part time
- £26,563 – £29,652 pro-rata
- On site: Fife
- Closing 23rd January 2026
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 Tuesday 6th January 2026. 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.
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