North Ayrshire Women’s are looking to recruit a Women’s Aid Worker to provide practical and emotional support to women with experience of domestic abuse. Candidates should have a good understanding of working with people who have experienced trauma, have experience in providing direct support and have excellent communication skills.

The successful applicant 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.

A driving licence and accesses to own car is essential.

North Ayrshire 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.

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 Trauma Informed Education (TIE) worker delivering psycho-education group sessions for SAY Women, you will be working within a trauma-informed and feminist framework to provide this for the young women we support. You will join a reflective and caring community, working together to create an active, warm and welcoming environment for all our staff and young women.

We are a small, committed organisation with a strong and supportive team that is continuing to grow. We are looking for a solution-focused, creative and dynamic individual who can build strong relationships with vulnerable young women and develop and deliver group work programmes and experiences that meet their needs.

The role will involve delivering groups both face-to-face and online, depending on the needs of the young women and the circumstances at the time.

Through new funding, our group work has expanded into community settings. The successful candidate will therefore need to be flexible and confident in working in a variety of community spaces, as well as at our office and support hub in central Glasgow. The role will also involve networking, building partnerships, promoting groups both in person and through social media, and developing new opportunities for young women to access our services.

You can find out more about SAY Women, our work and the difference we make for young women through our website and social media channels.

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.
• 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 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.

Rape Crisis Scotland (RCS) is Scotland’s leading organisation working to support survivors of sexual violence, transform attitudes, improve the justice response to sexual crime and, ultimately, to end sexual violence in all its forms.

The Scottish Women’s Rights Centre is a unique collaborative project providing free legal information, advice, representation and advocacy support to women in Scotland affected by violence and abuse. The Advocacy Worker will support the delivery of core SWRC services. The advocacy worker will provide outreach and advocacy casework support to survivors who are engaged with the SWRC following an experience of Gender Based Violence (GBV). The post will also provide support to the delivery of FollowIt App.

At RCS, we offer:

• A warm, welcoming and feminist organisational culture
• Access to internal and external training and development opportunities
• A generous employment package, including 43 days of leave (pro-rata)
• Flexible/hybrid working
• A commitment to employee wellbeing

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and especially welcome applications from women of colour and those under-represented in the workforce

Committed to Ending Abuse (CEA) provides specialist support to individuals and families affected by domestic abuse through our integrated three-stage Trauma Recovery Model, supporting people on their journey towards safety, recovery and greater independence.

As part of our ongoing service development, we are seeking to recruit an experienced and compassionate Crisis Support Worker to join our dedicated Crisis Intervention Team.

The Crisis Support Worker will provide responsive, time-limited crisis intervention and support to individuals who are experiencing, or have experienced, domestic abuse across the Falkirk area.

Working within a trauma-informed, person-centered and strengths-based approach, the successful candidate will undertake structured risk assessment and safety planning, provide emotional and practical support, advocacy and case management, and work closely with statutory and third-sector partner agencies to reduce risk and support positive outcomes.

The role requires an understanding of the dynamics and impact of domestic abuse, including coercive and controlling behaviour, the barriers survivors may face when seeking support, and the importance of recognising and building upon survivors' existing strengths and protective strategies.

CEA supports women, children, young people and, where appropriate, men affected by domestic abuse. We welcome applications from candidates who have experience of supporting people from diverse backgrounds and circumstances.

We are looking for someone who can work confidently and sensitively with individuals experiencing crisis and complex circumstances, while promoting safety, informed choice, dignity, independence and recovery.

Applicants should have relevant experience within domestic abuse, gender-based violence, social care, community support or a related field. Experience of structured domestic abuse risk assessment, safety planning, multi-agency working and trauma-informed practice would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake appropriate Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme checks.

This role may involve outreach and community-based work across the Falkirk area. Applicants must therefore be able to travel as required to fulfil the duties of the post.