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

Shakti is a feminist Black Minority Ethnic voluntary organisation which offers information, advocacy, emotional/practical support and refuge/temporary accommodation to all Black Minority Ethnic women and their children, who are experiencing or fleeing domestic abuse.

The post holder will ideally be a bilingual speaker in one of the BME community languages; preferably Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, Mandarin, Cantonese, Arabic, Swahili, Hausa, Amharic, Yoruba and Igbo or other South Asian or African or East Asian languages and have exceptional leadership and management skills to steer our strong, committed, and skilled Outreach Services team; strong communications, influencing and negotiating skills; experience of working with Black Minority Ethnic (BME) communities. Must have sound knowledge and understanding of equalities issues and the issues affecting BME women, children, and young people, understanding of the legislative and cultural issues surrounding BME specific Gender-Based violence, domestic abuse, honour-based abuse such as forced marriage and female genital mutilation, and their effects on Black Minority Ethnic women, their children, and young people.

Shakti is a feminist Black Minority Ethnic voluntary organisation which offers information, advocacy, emotional/practical support and refuge/temporary accommodation to all Black Minority Ethnic women and their children, who are experiencing or fleeing domestic abuse.

Shakti is seeking to recruit an experienced Assistant Finance Worker / SMV Fund Coordinator with relevant accounting qualifications. Your role will involve assisting and supporting the lead Finance Worker to ensure the day-to-day finance and accounts tasks are carried out effectively.

The post holder must have relevant accounting qualifications; have at least 1 year experience of general accounting and reconciliation work to audit level, a sound knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts, Excel, must be IT literate, have good keyboard skills with good planning, organisational and communication skills. The post holder must have knowledge and understanding of no recourse to public funds, domestic abuse and honour-based abuse within Black Minority Ethnic communities.

This is a full-time post compromising of two roles (21 hours per week Assistant Finance Worker and 14hrs per week Supporting Migrant Women (SMV) Fund Coordinator; based in Edinburgh.

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