Communications Worker
- Part time
- £23,575 – £26,500 pro-rata
- Hybrid: with occasional travel across Scotland. Our co-working spaces are in Edinburgh and Glasgow
- Closing 4th August 2025
- Advertised from 7th July 2025
- 14 hours per week. (Full time at The Young Women’s Movement is 28 hours per week. Evening and weekend work is sometimes required. Actual salary £11,787.50–13,250.
Role
Purpose
The Young Women’s Movement is Scotland's national organisation for young women and girls' leadership and rights: working collectively, leading meaningful change and creating a more equal society. Young women are at the heart of everything we do. Our movement is informed, shaped and led by and for young women. For 100 years, we have been a collective force that has, and will continue to, change things for the better for all young women across Scotland.
We work directly with young women and girls to equip them to lead change on issues that matter to them and create safe spaces where they can gain confidence, knowledge and skills. We support young women to amplify their voices in their communities and in decision-making spaces.
Our Communications Worker will play a key role in the Communications team, delivering key communication outputs and supporting our campaigns and organisational objectives.
Everyone who works at The Young Women’s Movement:
- Has equality at the heart of everything they do.
- Takes a participatory approach to our work. We are for young women and by young women.
- Builds communities of friendship and support networks, finding joy in our collective actions and connections.
- Understands the impact of challenging inequality on those most affected by it. We lead with kindness and empathy, putting collective wellbeing at the core of our organisation.
- Delivers our work with integrity and are proud of the work we do.
- Is bold and brave. We do not shy away from challenging the status quo and taking radical steps to make gender equality a reality in Scotland.
Why you should want to work with us:
- We operate a 4-day working week which means full time is 28 hours.
- We are supportive of flexible working arrangements in addition to the 4-day week.
- Our annual leave entitlement is 28.5 days a year, including 6 public holidays.
- We offer an additional day of leave to celebrate your birthday.
- The organisation closes between Christmas and New Year, with no impact on your annual leave entitlement.
- We are committed to supporting staff development through training and coaching opportunities.
- We offer a range of enhanced feminist policies, including fertility, maternity and menopause support.
- We are a supportive, collaborative and feminist team and board.
Don't meet every single requirement?
Studies show that women and Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within The Young Women’s Movement.
Application notes
The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 4th August 2025.
Please complete both The Young Women’s Movement Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form on our website.
Interviews will take place either in-person or online on or around Monday 25th August. Due to staff capacity and recruitment timescales the interview dates are fixed and it is unlikely that we will be able to accommodate requests for alternative interview dates.
If your application is successful in progressing to the interview stages, we will inform you no later than5pm on Thursday 14th August.
If you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements for the recruitment process or the role, please email hello@youngwomenscot.org and we will be happy to discuss.
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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.
Children, Young People and Family Support Worker
- 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
Women’s Support and Advocacy Worker with MARAC
- Full time
- £26,563 – £29,652
- On site: Fife
- Closing 15th January 2026
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 Monday 5th 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.
Refuge Accommodation Worker
- Part time
- £22,932 pro-rata
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 18th December 2025
Job Purpose: To maintain and upkeep refuge accommodation buildings and interiors, and to assist women and accompanying children to feel comfortable and settled in refuge accommodation.
A satisfactory Disclosure Scotland Adult and Child PVG scheme membership check is required for this position.
Full details can be downloaded below.
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