Children and Young People's Domestic Abuse Support Worker (Refuge and Outreach)
- Full time
- £28,950.77
- Hybrid: East Dunbartonshire
- Closing 21st June 2024
- Advertised from 31st May 2024
- Optional on-call allowance of 7.5%. Reimbursement of mileage & necessary expenses. 35 hours per week.
- Pension Contribution of 8%. 30 days’ annual leave per annum. 12 public holidays per annum. Training and development opportunities.
Role
East Dunbartonshire Women’s Aid’s Children and Young People’s team provides vital support to children dealing with the trauma of domestic abuse. They ensure that children and young people are given a service which is driven by them and meets their needs.
This post provides support to children and young people (CYP) living in our refuge accommodation and when they move from refuge into more permanent accommodation. You will also provide an outreach service to CYP, predominantly within the Bearsden and Milngavie areas of East Dunbartonshire. In addition, you will work closely with partner organisations, promoting the service and raising awareness.
This post has existed since 2014 and is currently funded by the Scottish Government via the ‘Delivering Equally Safe’ fund. At the moment, we have funding secured up to the end of March 2025 and will be actively seeking continuation of funding.
Whilst the main office base is in Kirkintilloch, the post holder will be required to travel throughout East Dunbartonshire therefore a degree of flexibility is essential.
Candidates should have an understanding of, and commitment to, the feminist analysis of domestic abuse (or a willingness to learn), experience of interagency working and be willing to work as part of a collective where all staff share management responsibilities.
At least two years’ experience in supporting vulnerable children and young people exposed to trauma is required. Applicants must hold a recognised relevant qualification at a minimum of SVQ Level 3 (alternatively, equivalent in child care qualifications will be considered).
Posts are subject to a successful PVG scheme check, suitable references and completion of a satisfactory 6-month induction period.
Application notes
Please email applications to edwomensaid@aol.com no later than Friday 21st June 2024 at 4pm. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered,
If you need any help completing the form, please contact us.
We hope to hold interviews during w/c 8th July 2024.
Women only need apply. The post is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note - CV’s will not be accepted and we will be unable to consider incomplete applications.
We are a registered charity providing information, support and refuge to women, children and young people affected by domestic abuse. Scottish Charity Number SC047155
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Do you want to make a difference to the lives of young female survivors of sexual abuse? Could you help them develop the skills needed to cope with what has happened to them and build an independent life and positive future?
Are you passionate about the eradication of Men’s Violence against Women and Girls (MVAWG) and women's homelessness from a feminist perspective?
As a Resource Worker with SAY Women, with your experience of providing emotional support and crisis intervention to vulnerable young women, you will be able to do this for the young women in our service. Your understanding of MVAWG will help you bring the feminist perspective to your one-to-one and crisis support sessions, helping survivors work towards an independent and happy, successful life.
When you join SAY Women, you join a community providing a warm and welcoming environment for all of our staff and young women. Our values run through every aspect of our attitude, approach and service provision, empowering our young women and staff with Courage, Compassion and Connection.
In return for your passion and dedication, we provide great opportunities for your personal training and development as well as a generous pension package and annual leave allowance.
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of the duties and requirements for the post.
Hemat Gryffe Women’s Aid helps women, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse, forced marriage and honour-based abuse primarily from the Asian, Black and Minority Ethnic Community.
We are recruiting a Women’s Refuge & Follow on Worker to support women in refuge and when they are leaving to live in the community.
It is essential that you have experience of working with women who have experienced gender-based abuse. A suitable qualification that meets with Scottish Social Services Council housing support registration is required. The nature of our work requires a commitment to the feminist analysis of domestic abuse and to the values of Hemat Gryffe Women’s Aid. It is essential that you are bilingual and speak English and Hindi, Punjabi, or Urdu.
Hemat Gryffe Women’s Aid provides refuge accommodation, follow-on and outreach services to women, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse, forced marriage and honour-based abuse primarily from the Asian, Black and Minority Ethnic Community.
We are recruiting a Women’s Domestic Abuse Community Worker to support women living in Glasgow’s Northeast and Northwest locality.
It is essential that you have experience of working with women who have experienced gender-based abuse. A suitable qualification that meets with Scottish Social Services Council housing support registration is required. The nature of our work requires a commitment to the feminist analysis of domestic abuse and to the values of Hemat Gryffe Women’s Aid. It is essential that you are bilingual and speak English and Hindi, Punjabi, or Urdu.
Finance & Business Systems Officer
- Full time or Part time
- £27,608 – £33,589
- Hybrid: East Kilbride office based with some scope for home working
- Closing 7th August 2024
We are looking to recruit an experienced Finance & Business Systems Officer (35 hours but would consider 28/30 hours). The ideal candidate will have experience of financial processing including budget preparation, processing income and expenditure, issuing invoices, reconciling bank account, preparing monthly and quarterly finance reports and working with restricted and unrestricted funds.
The role is varied and fast paced. The successful candidate will therefore have to be able to prioritise tasks and manage competing priorities as well as a methodical and well-organised approach to workload. Attention to detail is essential. This is a stand alone position reporting directly to the HR & Business Support Manager. However you must be a team player with a positive can-do attitude.
A relevant professional qualification in an accountancy discipline is required along with at least 2 years experience working within a financial setting. The ideal candidate must be competent in the use of SAGE.
All candidates must demonstrate knowledge/experience of the causes and issues relating to domestic abuse and the ability to advocate Women’s Aid South Lanarkshire and East Renfrewshire’s feminist philosophy and mission which underpins all our work.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full information on the requirements of the post holder.
What is on offer for the Finance & Business Systems Officer
• Salary - Grade 11 £27,608-£33,589 based on 35 hour post
• Training and development
• 37 days annual leave per annum (includes 12 public). Increases after 3 years.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• 10% pension contribution
• Mileage
Based at EK office (home working on occasions)
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