Are you passionate about supporting survivors of sexual violence and ready to make a real difference?

We’re looking for a compassionate, skilled professional to join our team as a Justice Advocacy and Support Worker. If you’re experienced in trauma-informed support and want to be part of a values-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in providing support to people using trauma informed support skills with experience of providing advocacy, emotional and practical support and information.

We offer a competitive salary, excellent terms and conditions and the opportunity to gain invaluable skills and experience

Are you passionate about supporting survivors of sexual violence and ready to make a real difference across Dundee and Angus?

We’re looking for a compassionate, skilled professional to join our team as a Women’s Sexual Violence Support and Trauma Worker. If you’re experienced in trauma-informed support and want to be part of a values-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in providing support to people using trauma informed support skills and have a sound knowledge of the impact of rape, sexual abuse and exploitation on survivors.

We offer a competitive salary, excellent terms and conditions and the opportunity to gain invaluable skills and experience

All posts we recruit require a female applicant and exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975.

To oversee delivery of specialist therapeutic support, information, and advocacy services to survivors aged 12+ affected by sexual violence and to oversee and develop the delivery of sexual violence prevention work. The post holder will work closely with our Service Manager (Support Services) and other staff as appropriate to coordinate the day-to-day activity within the Justice Advocacy and Prevention services. To raise awareness about the prevalence and impact of abuse on individuals and our communities, building resilience and increasing access to support service. This position will involve effective monitoring and evaluation of projects and supporting the Centre Director with development work, funding reports and applications.

South Ayrshire Women’s Aid provides information, support, advocacy and refuge for women, children and young people with experience of domestic abuse. We are a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee.

We are currently seeking new members for our Board of Directors who have a commitment to a feminist analysis of abuse. We are particularly interested in applicants who have skills in legal issues. If you have the desire to assist the organisation in the provision of vital services and have skills in the following areas, we would like to hear from you:

• Personnel issues
• Legal issues
• Finance
• Business Planning
• Fundraising

The Board of Directors meets every two months, generally at the offices of SAWA. The Directors may meet on other occasions to discuss specific items of business or to attend training. All new directors will receive training on the causes and impacts of domestic abuse on women, children and young people.