Hemat Gryffe Women’s Aid supports women, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse, forced marriage and honour-based abuse primarily from the Asian, Black and Minority Ethnic community. We provide refuge accommodation, follow on and outreach services for women and children.

We have a vacant post for a women’s worker to support women experiencing domestic abuse or who have experienced domestic abuse. It is essential that you have knowledge and understanding of the impact of domestic abuse upon women.

A suitable qualification that meets the needs of the Scottish Social Servies Council (SSSC) housing support registration is required otherwise training will be provided to allow you to achieve this qualification.

The nature of our work requires a commitment to a feminist analysis of domestic abuse and values of Hemat Gryffe Women’s Aid.

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of young women who’ve experienced CSA, exploitation and other forms of sexual violence? Could you help them develop the skills needed to cope with what has happened to them, to help them build an independent life and a positive future?

As a counsellor for SAY Women, working within a trauma-informed and feminist framework, you will be able to do this for the young women in our service. You will join a progressive, reflective and caring community, working together to create a warm and welcoming environment for all our staff and young women.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of the duties of the post.

What We Offer

We recognise that supporting survivors of trauma requires organisations to support the wellbeing of their staff. We are committed to creating a positive, reflective, and sustainable working environment grounded in feminist values and practice.

Employees benefit from:

• Funded clinical supervision appropriate to the role.
• Payment of professional membership fees, including BACP, COSCA, or an equivalent recognised professional body.
• An annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training budget to support ongoing learning and professional growth.
• Monthly wellbeing hours to support work-life balance and personal wellbeing.
• An annual wellbeing fund that staff can access to support activities that promote physical, emotional, or mental wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Programme membership.
• A generous annual leave allowance as well as an additional two-week leave during our Christmas closure period.
• A generous pension scheme.
• A commitment to reflective practice, learning, and staff development.
• The opportunity to work within a specialist feminist organisation dedicated to ending violence against women and girls.
• Progressive feminist employment policies that promote equality, wellbeing, flexibility, and a healthy work-life balance.

The post is open to women only (exempt under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010) and is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Check.

SAY Women strives to be an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from individuals who are disadvantaged and under-represented in the labour market.

East Dunbartonshire Women’s Aid (EDWA) is looking for a passionate and skilled individual to join our team. We are looking for a Finance Officer who will be committed to our aims and values and who will bring extensive financial management experience and skills to our charity.

The main role of the post holder will be to oversee and manage the overall financial health of the charity, ensuring the sustainability of our services and providing financial monitoring information to our main funders and our Board of Trustees. As our Finance Officer, you’ll help ensure that every £1 donated creates maximum impact for the women, children and young people who need it most.

EDWA operates with a high level of funding from a variety of sources and applicants should therefore have at least two years’ experience of managing significant budgets with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility.

You are required to have the appropriate skills, experience and qualifications that are relevant to the duties outlined in the job description, including being proficient in the use of Sage One Payroll and Microsoft Excel.

You should have an understanding of the feminist analysis of domestic abuse and be willing to work within the group’s collective, non-hierarchical structure.

The role is based in Kirkintilloch with potential for home/flexible working as part of your working week. Attendance will be required at our weekly team meetings to fulfil collective management responsibilities.

As there may be times where you will informally meet women, children or young people using our services, this post is subject to a successful PVG scheme check. We will also require suitable references and completion of a satisfactory 6-month induction period.

Why work with us?

• Pension Contribution of 8%
• Optional on-call allowance of 7.5% (on completion of probationary period)
• 30 days’ annual leave per annum (entitlement for this post will be pro rata)
• 12 public holidays per annum (entitlement for this post will be pro rata)
• Training and development opportunities
• Reimbursement of mileage & necessary expenses
• Hybrid / flexible working opportunities
• Small and friendly team

The Women’s Support Project (WSP) is a national organisation based in Glasgow. We aim to raise awareness of the extent and effects of violence against women and girls (VAWG), and to support those affected by this.

The WSP adopts a feminist ethos and principles in all its activities. Key themes in our work are addressing unmet need and emerging issues, making links between different forms of violence and abuse, and supporting multiagency and partnership approaches, ensuring the root causes of male VAWG are addressed. The work of WSP bridges the gap between statutory and specialist services in their response to male VAWG.

Our priority areas of focus are:

• Commercial Sexual Exploitation (including women involved in selling or exchanging sex);
• Racially minoritised women’s experiences of VAWG (including FGM and ritual practices);
• Technologically facilitated harm.

We welcome applications from women of all backgrounds and levels of experience, whilst at this point we have particular interest in hearing from people who have experience in the following areas:

• Finance.
• Fund raising/Income generation
• Migration / immigration

We would be keen to hear from people who have lived experience of any of the issues our work covers.

As a Trustee, you will:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the charity’s strategic plans.
• Ensure the charity is operating within its legal and financial requirements.
• Support and guide the charity's leadership team, offering advice and expertise.
• Attend regular board meetings.
• Act as an ambassador for the Women’s Support Project.

By joining the Board of Trustees, you will gain valuable governance experience, develop new skills, and be part of a supportive and dynamic team.

Experience required

As a trustee, you should have:

• A commitment to the mission and values of The Women’s Support Project.
• Experience or interest in charity governance, finance, HR, fundraising, or community engagement.
• Strong communication and team-working skills.
• Ability to dedicate time to attend meetings and engage with charity activities.
• Previous experience as a trustee is beneficial but not essential.

This opportunity is open to women only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Travel details

Meetings are normally held on Zoom with some face to face meetings in the WSP Office in Central Glasgow.

Expenses

The position Is not paid but reasonable expenses will be covered.

Training details

Trustees will be given an induction to the charity and board, and will have ongoing support from the chair and other board members.

Restrictions

Minimum age:18

PVG certificate required