ABWA provides information, emotional/practical support, refuge accommodation and accommodation advice to all women, their children and young people who are experiencing domestic abuse from their current or ex- partner.

The CYP Support Worker will provide confidential, trauma- informed, age and stage appropriate support and information for children and young people within the ABWA refuge, and service.

The CYP Team works closely with ABWA’s Team Leader and colleagues.

Salary

• Qualified: £28,775.25 + 8% pension (35 hours)
• Unqualified: £26, 460 + 8% pension (35 hours)

SVQ level 3 in Childcare or HNC Childhood Practice or HNC in Childcare and Education or a willingness to work toward this.

Applicants can check their qualifications here.

Hours of work

1 x 35 hour post Monday – Friday 9-4.30pm *work out with these hours as required*

Or will consider

Job share / 2 part time posts 17.5 hours each *work out with these hours as required*

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure.

ABWA is an Equal Opportunities Employer: This post is restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, schedule 9.

What we offer

• Great benefits for our employees which include:
• Flexible working hours (where appropriate)
• 8% pension
• 25 days paid holidays and 12 days public holidays a year – pro rata for part time staff.
• Maternity Leave / Parental Share Leave
• Training

Help us build a sustainable future for women experiencing domestic abuse

North Ayrshire Women’s Aid (NAWA) has been delivering vital services to women in North Ayrshire who are experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic abuse since 1980.

For more than four decades, NAWA has worked to support women and families, provide specialist services and contribute to creating safer communities.

We are delighted to be recruiting for a new and exciting role within the organisation:Fundraising Officer.

This is an important opportunity for an experienced fundraising professional to help shape and develop NAWA’s fundraising approach and secure the resources needed to sustain and develop our services.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference, has excellent fundraising and relationship-building skills, and can identify opportunities to generate sustainable income for the organisation.

About the role

As our Fundraising Officer, you will take the lead in developing a sustainable pipeline of funding opportunities and maximising income against agreed targets.

You will:

• Develop and deliver NAWA’s fundraising plan, achieving and exceeding agreed income targets.

• Research and identify new opportunities with trusts, foundations and statutory funders.

• Build and manage a strong pipeline of prospective and existing funders.

• Write high-quality, compelling and tailored funding applications, proposals, cases for support and expressions of interest.

• Develop excellent funding reports and impact updates that demonstrate the difference NAWA’s work makes to women and families.

• Build meaningful, long-term relationships with funders and provide excellent stewardship to encourage repeat funding.

• Work with colleagues across NAWA to gather outcomes, data, case studies and financial information to strengthen funding applications and demonstrate impact.

• Contribute to the development of our wider fundraising and income-generation strategy.

• Keep up to date with developments within the fundraising sector and identify opportunities for growth and innovation.

• Use fundraising data, insight and pipeline analysis to support planning, forecasting and decision-making.

• Ensure fundraising records, deadlines, reporting requirements and funding commitments are accurately maintained.

• Ensure fundraising activity complies with GDPR, charity law and the Code of Fundraising Practice.

About you

We are looking for an experienced fundraiser who can combine excellent relationship-building skills with strong research, writing and organisational abilities.

You will have a proven track record of identifying funding opportunities and developing successful applications and reports. You will be confident communicating with funders and external stakeholders and able to build professional relationships based on trust and a clear understanding of their priorities.

You will be highly organised, able to manage competing deadlines and comfortable working independently while also collaborating closely with colleagues across the organisation.

Most importantly, you will share NAWA’s commitment to supporting women affected by domestic abuse and understand the importance of securing sustainable funding to protect and develop our vital services.

Why join North Ayrshire Women’s Aid?

This is more than a fundraising role. Your work will directly contribute to the sustainability of services that support women experiencing domestic abuse.

You will have the opportunity to shape and develop NAWA’s fundraising approach at an exciting time for the organisation, working closely with the Chief Officer, Board of Directors and service teams.

You will be joining an organisation with a long history of supporting women in North Ayrshire and a strong commitment to making a lasting difference.

About North Ayrshire Women’s Aid

Established in 1980, North Ayrshire Women’s Aid provides support to women in North Ayrshire who are experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic abuse.

Our work is focused on supporting women, promoting safety and wellbeing, and ensuring that women affected by domestic abuse have access to the information, advocacy and support they need.

We are committed to developing our services and ensuring they remain sustainable and responsive to the needs of women in our communities.

Are you passionate about standing alongside women, promoting safety, and supporting recovery from domestic abuse? East Ayrshire Women’s Aid is looking for a compassionate, confident and values-driven Women’s Outreach Support Worker to provide practical and emotional support to women across the community.

In this rewarding role, you will help women identify their strengths, understand their options, build personal safety plans and move forward with confidence. You may work in homes, community venues, our office, the Women’s Centre or other outreach settings, depending on service needs.

Why Join Us?

You’ll provide trauma-informed support, help women plan for safety and recovery, advocate with partner agencies, and support confidence-building activities in the community.

What We're Looking For: We’re looking for someone with relevant support experience, a strong understanding of domestic abuse and trauma-informed practice, excellent communication and record-keeping skills, and a commitment to equality, empowerment and women’s rights. You’ll also need to travel across East Ayrshire and take part in the on-call rota.

What You’ll Bring:You’ll be empathetic, non-judgemental and reflective, with the confidence to build trusting relationships and the drive to deliver high-quality support. You’ll work with integrity, respect and optimism, believing in women’s capacity for growth, choice and change.

If you’re ready to use your skills to make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help women across East Ayrshire move forward with safety, strength and confidence.

Not every job changes lives. This one does.

East Ayrshire Women’s Aid is looking for a passionate, motivated Children & Young People’s Support Worker to support children and young people affected by domestic abuse, helping them rebuild confidence, find their voice and feel safe again.

We’re looking for someone who believes every child deserves to be heard, understands the impact of trauma, builds positive relationships and wants to create lasting change. You will also need to take part in our On Call Rota.

What you’ll bring: experience supporting children and young people, commitment to equality and empowerment, and the ability to travel throughout East Ayrshire.

Why join us? Because this is more than a role—it’s an opportunity to stand alongside children and young people when they need someone most and help shape a future free from abuse.

Ready to make a real impact? Apply today!