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

As a Specialist Worker - CYP you will provide preventative, crisis intervention and on-going support to children and young people who are directly or indirectly exposed to the issues of domestic abuse.

This 1 x 26 hour post, located in East Kilbride until one year from start date, involves ensuring that a high standard of crisis intervention and casework support is provided to children and young people escaping, experiencing or requiring support with domestic abuse issues. This includes Women’s Aid South Lanarkshire and East Renfrewshire’s out-of-hours, group work and on call service provision.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details.

This is a great opportunity to join our team in pursuing Women’s Aid South Lanarkshire and East Renfrewshire’s feminist philosophy and mission; ‘all women, children and young people are free from fear’

What is on offer for the Specialist Worker - CYP?

• Training and development
• 25 days annual leave per annum pro rata
• 12 public holidays per annum pro rata
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted high street shopping vouchers
• 10% pension contribution
• Mileage

Salary: £29004.80 based on 35 hours, funded for one year from start date

We can only accept applications from women under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.

The successful candidate will be subject to PVG and reference checks.

We are looking for a part time prevention worker (21 hours)

The overall aim of this post is to deliver interventions to young people around healthy sexual relationships using the Rape Crisis Scotland sexual violence prevention pack, and to develop local strategic approaches to sexual violence prevention.

Salary:£18,280 increasing to £19,678 after 1 year in post (FTE £30,467 increasing to £32,796)

Hours:21 hours per week (Part time)

Funding: This post is currently funded until 31 March 2027. Continuation beyond this date is subject to future funding being secured.

Location:Dundee & Angus Outreach

Annual Leave: 38 days + 5 public holidays per year (FTE), increasing to 42 days + 5 public holidays after 4 years of service. (This will be pro rata based on a 21-hour working week.)

Pension: 6% employer contribution

Supportive & Inclusive Culture:Join a passionate, values-driven team working to create real change for survivors.

Reporting to:Operations Manager

Sikh Sanjog is a community-led organisation supporting families and individuals from Sikh and wider ethnic minority communities. We deliver culturally responsive programmes focused on wellbeing, community development, education, and reducing isolation.

A large part of our work includes supportingwomen across all life stages, including those experiencing isolation, as well as young people through youth engagement and development activities.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced individual to join our team in a leadership role, helping to shape and deliver impactful community programmes.

Role Overview

We are looking for a dynamic and committed Community Development Lead to deliver and develop programmes supporting both women (including older and isolated women) and young people.

This role will balance community development, wellbeing support, and youth work, ensuring inclusive, culturally appropriate services that strengthen connections and empower individuals. Some travel will be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver community programmes for women, including those experiencing isolation
• Design and coordinate youth work activities in community and school settings
• Support intergenerational engagement and activities
• Promote wellbeing, confidence, and pathways into education, training, and employment
• Identify and engage isolated or marginalised individuals and support outreach
• Oversee the duties of support staff, trainees, and volunteers
• Build partnerships with schools, community organisations, and funders
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and funding applications

Safeguarding & PVG

This role involves working with children, young people and vulnerable adults. The successful candidate will:

• Be required to join the PVG Scheme
• Adhere to safeguarding policies
• Participate in safeguarding training

Right to Work

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship, so applicants must already be based in or able to travel within Edinburgh and surrounding areas.

Desirable Requirements

• Fluent in Punjabi and/or Hindi
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car