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)

Applicants must hold Health and Social Care SVQ level 3, or a recognised qualification in Social Work, or Community Education or willingness to work towards 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

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!

Fife Women’s Aid are looking for an additional full-time member of staff to increase the capacity of our existing MARAC team, working with women experiencing domestic abuse who are at high levels of risk.

If you want to help make a difference in the lives of women, children and young people with experience of domestic abuse, have direct experience of providing one to one person-centred support, an understanding of the causes and impacts of domestic abuse along with good interpersonal skills then you may be the person we are looking for. Applicants will have at least 2 years’ experience of working in a support or advocacy role. The MARAC team is a small supportive team with a wealth of experience to share with new workers. Training will also be provided for the successful candidates.

The successful applicant(s) 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.

Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA MARAC service. This will be at 6.30pm on Tuesday 11th August. Please confirm your attendance to info@fifewomensaid.org.uk and we will send you details of the zoom meeting. We hope to see you there.

Fife 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.

If you would like further information about the post, please contact Claire Rigby, Team Manager at claire.rigby@fifewomensaid.org.uk.